Agent Intel Slides Agent Intel
Body Detective Training
Mission: Feel Everything
Status: Top Secret
The Mission Briefing
Most people look OUTSIDE for clues.
Special Agents look INSIDE their own bodies.
This is called Interoception!
Clue Hunt: Sadness
Heavy Chest
Your heart might feel like a heavy rock.
Slow Feet
Your legs feel like they are moving through mud.
Sleepy Eyes
Your eyes feel droopy or watery.
Clue Hunt: Anger
Hot Face
Your cheeks or ears feel like they are very warm.
Tight Fists
Your hands squeeze shut like a lock.
Fast Breathing
Your breath comes out in quick, huffy puffs.
Clue Hunt: Happiness
Bubbly Chest
Your chest feels light and fizzy, like soda bubbles.
Light Feet
Your feet feel like they want to jump or dance.
Easy Smile
Your mouth corners feel like they want to go UP.
Clue Hunt: Calm
Quiet Breath
Your breathing is slow and quiet, like a soft wave.
Soft Hands
Your fingers are still and relaxed.
Low Shoulders
Your shoulders feel heavy in a good way, resting down.
Movement Labs
The Lead Suit
Walk very slowly. Feel how heavy your chest and legs are. This is like Sadness clues.
The Stomp Lab
Squeeze fists and stomp feet! Feel the heat in your face. This is like Anger clues.
Movement Labs
The Bubble Pop
Do 10 light jumps! Feel the "fizz" in your chest and feet. This is like Happiness clues.
The Still Statue
Sit perfectly still. Take 3 deep, quiet breaths. Feel your soft hands. This is like Calm clues.
Training Complete
You are now a certified Body Detective.
Remember: Your body speaks in clues. You just have to listen.
Detective Dossier Worksheet Space Detective Dossier
Case File: Body Clues
Agent Name
Date
i
Mission: Read the field reports. Find the Body Clues and name the feeling!
Field Report #101
"Leo's favorite toy broke. He is moving very slowly. His chest feels heavy, like it is full of water. He doesn't want to play."
Heavy Chest
Hot Face
Slow Movement
Tight Fists
Feeling Identified:
Field Report #202
"The computer turned off. Sam’s hands are squeezed into tight balls. His face feels very hot and red. He is breathing fast."
Tight Fists
Quiet Breath
Hot Face
Bubbly Chest
Feeling Identified:
Field Report #303
"Mia is going to the park. Her chest feels bubbly and fizzy like soda. She can't keep her feet still—they want to jump!"
Bubbly Chest
Heavy Feet
Jumping Feet
Sleepy Eyes
Feeling Identified:
Field Report #404
"Ben is reading a book. His breathing is very slow and quiet. His shoulders are resting down and his hands are soft."
Quiet Breath
Fast Heart
Soft Hands
Tight Face
Feeling Identified:
I found the clues!
Body Detective Level Up!
Body Clue Map Worksheet Body Clue Map
Evidence Collection
Blue = Sad
Red = Mad
Yellow = Happy
Green = Calm
Agent Name
Your Mission: Where do you feel your clues? Use your Body Detective Colors to color the parts of the body that change when you feel each way.
Eyes & Face
Chest & Heart
Hands & Arms
Feet & Legs
Clues Identified
Detective Level Up!
Body Detective Teacher Guide Facilitation Guide
Body Detective School
Mission Objective
To help students with ASD identify the internal physical signals (interoception) associated with sadness, anger, happiness, and calm. By using a "Detective" framing, we move away from the pressure of "feeling emotions" and toward the objective task of "finding clues."
The Training Schedule
1
Agent Intel (Slides)
Use the slides to introduce the vocabulary of sensations. Focus on where in the body things happen.
Sad: Heavy/Slow
Mad: Hot/Tight
Happy: Bubbly/Jump
Calm: Soft/Slow Breath
2
Movement Labs (Practical)
embedding the learning through physical experience. Ask "How does your chest feel now?" after each activity.
Lead Suit Walk
Exaggerate slow steps. Mimics the physical posture of sadness.
Turbo Engine
Tighten fists and stomp. Mimics the tension and heat of anger.
Bubble Pop
Jump and wiggle! Mimics the fizzy energy of happiness.
Still Statue
Slow breathing, hands on lap. Mimics the rest state of calm.
3
Dossier & Body Map
Cognitive application. Use the Dossier to check understanding of scenarios and the Body Map for personal reflection.
Special Agent Strategy (ASD Tips)
Visual Consistency: Always use Blue (Sad), Red (Mad), Yellow (Happy), and Green (Calm). This color system acts as a shortcut for the student.
Sensory Matching: If the student has high sensory needs, the "Turbo Engine" might feel good. Explain that a fast heart isn't "bad," it's just a clue the body is revving up.
Detective Separation: Remind them: "You are the detective, and the feeling is the case you are solving." This creates space between the child and the emotion.
Butterfly Mystery Slides Agent Intel
Body Detective: Level 2
Mission: Fast Hearts
Status: Active
The Fast Heart Mystery
Sometimes our heart goes THUMP-THUMP-THUMP fast.
Is it Worry ?
Is it Excitement ?
We need more clues to solve the mystery!
Clue Hunt: Worry
The Butterflies
Your stomach feels like tiny wings are flapping inside.
Shaky Hands
Your fingers might feel a little bit jiggly or shaky.
Dry Mouth
Your mouth feels like it needs a big drink of water.
Movement Lab 03
The Shaker Lab
Hold your hands out and make them shake very fast!
Now, wiggle your stomach. How does it feel when you wiggle? Is it quiet or busy?
Shake Hands
Stomach Wiggle
Clue Hunt: Excitement
Springy Legs
Your legs feel like they have springs inside! Jump!
Loud Voice
Your voice wants to come out loud and fast.
Wide Eyes
Your eyes feel big and open, looking for the fun.
Movement Lab 04
The Bounce Lab
Do 5 big jumps as high as you can!
Listen to your voice. Is it louder? Is your heart happy-fast or worried-fast?
5 Big Jumps
Wide Smile
The Detective Rule
WORRY
Fast Heart
Fluttery Stomach
Shaky Hands
EXCITEMENT
Fast Heart
Springy Legs
Loud Voice
Butterfly Mystery Dossier Worksheet Detective Dossier
Case File: The Fast Heart Mystery
Agent Name
Date
2
Mission: Both of these agents have a Fast Heart . Read the clues to find out if it is Worry or Excitement !
Field Report #505
"Agent Toby is going to a new doctor's office. His heart is thumping fast. His stomach feels like it has butterflies wings inside. His mouth feels very dry."
Butterfly Stomach
Springy Legs
Dry Mouth
Loud Voice
Feeling Identified:
Field Report #606
"Agent Jax is at the amusement park. His heart is beating very fast. He is jumping up and down because his legs feel like springs. He is talking very loudly!"
Springy Legs
Butterfly Stomach
Loud Voice
Heavy Feet
Feeling Identified:
Mission 2: Fast Heart Mystery Solved
Butterfly Mystery Clue Map Worksheet Body Clue Map
Evidence Collection: Level 2
Purple = Worry
Orange = Excitement
Fast Heart (Both!)
Agent Name
The Mystery: Both feelings make your heart fast! Where are the OTHER clues? Use purple for worry and orange for excitement.
Mouth & Eyes
Fast Heart
Butterfly Stomach
Springy Legs
Mission Accomplished
Expert Detective
Butterfly Mystery Teacher Guide Facilitation Guide
Session 2: The Butterfly Mystery
Mission Objective
To help students distinguish between Worry and Excitement . Both emotions share the "Fast Heart" clue, making them difficult to tell apart for many students with ASD. This session teaches them to look for secondary clues like "Springy Legs" vs. "Butterfly Stomach."
Training Schedule
1
The Mystery Briefing (Slides)
Key Concept: The Fast Heart.
Explain that a fast heart is just a "revved up" engine. We need to look at the rest of the body to see what the engine is doing.
2
Advanced Movement Labs
The Shaker Lab (Worry)
Shake hands and wiggle the stomach. Ask: "Does your stomach feel quiet or busy?" This mimics the "internal flutter" of anxiety.
The Bounce Lab (Excitement)
Big jumps and big smiles. Ask: "Do your legs feel like they want to keep moving?" This mimics the outward energy of excitement.
3
Evidence Review (Worksheets)
Use the Butterfly Dossier to practice scenario-based reasoning. Then use the Body Clue Map (Purple/Orange) to visualize where these sensations happen.
Advanced Detective Tips
Sensory Overlap: If a student finds "shaking" or "jumping" too intense, use a sensory tool (like a vibrating toy for worry or a bouncy ball for excitement) to demonstrate the sensation externally first.
The "Neutral" Fast Heart: Remind the student that exercise (running) also makes a fast heart. This helps them understand that the sensation itself isn't a problem, just a signal.
Verbalizing Clues: Encourage the student to use the specific clue names ("Butterfly Stomach") rather than just "I feel bad" or "I feel weird."
Grumble Case Slides Agent Intel
Body Detective: The Grumble Case
Mission: Hidden Clues
Status: Advanced
Small Clues, Big Feelings
Some clues are QUIET.
Before we get very MAD, our body starts to Grumble .
Before we get very SAD, our body starts to Yawn .
Clue Hunt: Frustration
Tight Jaw
Your teeth squeeze together like they are holding a secret.
Stiff Neck
Your neck and shoulders feel like they are made of stone.
Hot Stomach
Your belly feels warm or "grumbly" like it's annoyed.
Movement Lab 05
The Hard Shell
Squeeze your jaw shut. Pull your shoulders up to your ears.
Feel the TIGHTNESS . This is the Frustration clue.
Can you breathe while being this tight?
Clue Hunt: Boredom
Wandering Eyes
Your eyes want to look at EVERYTHING except what you are doing.
Fuzzy Thoughts
Your brain feels like it's full of cotton or clouds.
Heavy Body
You feel like you want to slide right off your chair.
Movement Lab 06
The Noodle Lab
Let your head hang down. Let your arms be wiggly like noodles.
Try to look at one tiny spot on the wall. Can you stay focused?
BIG YAWN
SLUMP DOWN
Advanced Agent Status
You can now spot the Hidden Clues.
When your body Gumbles or Slumps, you are solving the case of how you feel!
Sad & Mad
Happy & Calm
Worry & Joy
Hidden Clues
Grumble Case Dossier Worksheet Detective Dossier
Case File: The Hidden Clues
Agent Name
Date
3
Mission: Some clues are hard to see. Look for the Hidden Clues to find out if it is Frustration or Boredom !
Field Report #707
"Agent Leo is trying to zip up his jacket, but it is stuck. His teeth are squeezed tight together. His neck feels like a hard stone. He is making a grumble sound."
Tight Jaw
Wandering Eyes
Stiff Neck
Heavy Body
Feeling Identified:
Field Report #808
"Agent Sam is waiting at the grocery store. His eyes are looking at the ceiling and the floor. He feels like he is sliding off his chair. His head feels full of clouds."
Wandering Eyes
Tight Jaw
Heavy Body
Fast Heart
Feeling Identified:
Mission 3: Hidden Clues Case Closed
Grumble Case Clue Map Worksheet Body Clue Map
Evidence Collection: Hidden Clues
Pink = Frustrated
Grey = Bored
Agent Name
Special Mission: These clues are hidden and small! Use pink for frustration clues and grey for boredom clues. Color where you feel the "grumble" or the "slump."
Tight Jaw / Mouth
Neck & Shoulders
Grumbly Stomach
Slumping Back
Case of Hidden Clues Solved
Master Detective
Grumble Case Teacher Guide Facilitation Guide
Session 3: The Grumble Case
Mission Objective
To help students identify early warning signs (Hidden Clues) for Frustration and Boredom . These signals are often internal and subtle, occurring before a full emotional outburst. Identifying a "Tight Jaw" or "Fuzzy Thoughts" allows for proactive regulation strategies.
Training Schedule
1
Spotting the Hidden (Slides)
Key Concept: The Grumble and the Slump.
Introduce the idea that our bodies give us tiny "whisper" clues before they "shout" with big emotions like Anger. These are the advanced detective clues.
2
Advanced Movement Labs
The Hard Shell (Frustration)
Tighten jaws and shrug shoulders. Ask: "How does it feel to talk or breathe when you are this tight?" Relate this to being "grumbly."
The Noodle Lab (Boredom)
Exaggerated yawning and slumping off chairs. Ask: "Where are your eyes looking?" This mimics the lack of focus associated with boredom.
3
Master Evidence (Worksheets)
The Grumble Case Dossier focuses on reading subtle physical cues in others. The Body Clue Map (Pink/Grey) helps the student identify their own "Hidden Clues."
Master Agent Strategy (ASD Tips)
Internal vs. External: Frustration clues are often high-tension (tight jaw), while boredom clues are low-tension (heavy body). Use the "Full Battery" vs "Low Battery" analogy to help with the energy difference.
The "I Don't Know" Response: Many students with ASD genuinely may not feel these subtle clues yet. Focus on the "Movement Lab" as the primary source of truth—"Right now, we are *making* the clues so we can learn their names."
Validation: Remind the student that feeling bored or frustrated is part of being a detective. The goal is to spot the clue so they can choose their next move (e.g., "I need a break" or "I need a change").