Co-regulation vs Self-regulation: What Helps You Return to Steadiness Faster (Adults, Kids, Parents)
Co-regulation vs Self-regulation: What Helps You Return to Steadiness Faster (Adults + Parents) A lot of people have been taught that regulation is something you should be able to do alone. “Self-regulate.” “Calm down.” “Use your tools.” “Be more resilient.” But nervous systems are social. For many of us – especially children, and often neurodivergent […]
Autistic Shutdown vs Meltdown: Nervous System States + The Sandwich of Capacity™
Autistic Shutdown vs Meltdown: Are They Nervous System States (And What Helps)? Autistic shutdowns and meltdowns are often misunderstood as “behaviour problems.” But for many autistic people (and many AuDHD/ADHD folk), shutdowns and meltdowns are better understood as nervous system states – what happens when capacity gets squeezed past the window of tolerance. That shift […]