For Neurodivergent Families

Topics covered:

Common behavioural challenges over the holidays

• Anxiety
• Shutdown
• Sleep issues
• Low/high energy
• Restraint collapse
• Meltdowns/panic attacks

Common behavioural triggers

• Gatherings
• Food
• Dressing up
• Politeness/greetings
• Gifts
• Travel
• Traditions
• Changed routine

What’s behind these challenges

• Sensory issues
• Demand avoidance
• Limited/fluctuating capacity
• Executive functioning challenges
• Burnout
• Justice sensitivity

Supporting these challenges in a neuroaffirming way

• Practical strategies, approaches, and mindsets
• Advocating on behalf of your kids and yourself
• Supporting your own challenges

Included:

• Approximately 60 minutes of video content
• Advocacy text/letter template to frontload family members of current challenges and approaches
• Hierarchy of expectations worksheet