Speak Up Helper Poster

A compassionate, gradual sequence designed for autistic learners to build handwriting tolerance without anxiety, using micro-intervals, sensory regulation, and radical student agency.

A school-wide guidance lesson equipping K-5 students with practical self-regulation tools, sensory grounding techniques, and five-finger breathing. Students learn to recognize emotional overwhelm and choose personalized self-soothing strategies for the classroom calm corner.

A structured 3-part sequence designed for neurodivergent learners to identify physical escalation signals, test personalized sensory tools, and establish a predictable, repeatable calm-down routine.

Expands gentle stamina up to 3 to 5 minutes by introducing collaborative phrase writing, interest-led prompts, and self-advocacy check-ins.

A four-day game-based sequence for a small group of three students to build essential social skills including turn-taking, empathetic communication, conflict resolution, and flexible teamwork through collaborative play.

Focuses on establishing a calm sensory baseline, reducing writing anxiety, and achieving micro-successes with 1-2 word choices within low-demand 2-minute intervals.