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✅ Emotional Literacy: Teaching recognition of emotions, not demanding calmness.
✅ The Red Beast: Picture book metaphor for anger management.
✅ Interoception: Identifying where emotions feel in the body.
✅ Brain Function: Amygdala triggers freeze, flee, fight, fluster responses.
✅ Special Interests: Using children's obsessions for emotional learning.
✅ Facial Recognition: Photos help children recognize emotions in others.
✅ Calming Strategies: Creating individualized plans for emotional regulation.

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✅ Transition Cheat Sheets: One concise document shared by all adults.
✅ Five Key Areas: Academic, behavior, communication, social, and general information.
✅ Self-Advocacy Tool: Students introduce themselves through "10 Things About Me."
✅ Individual Strategies: Every child with autism is uniquely different.
✅ Communication Needs: Document how child asks for help and expresses needs.
✅ Calming Strategies: Identify what works before frustration escalates into meltdowns.
✅ Early Preparation: Share information from day one to prevent issues.

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✅ Stress Level: New school years equal major life changes stress.
✅ Hidden Curriculum: Social nuances hard for neurodiverse children to grasp.
✅ November Start: Begin transition planning early, not end-of-year rush.
✅ Early Notification: Parents need teacher info early for preparation time.
✅ Sensory Overwhelm: Biggest factor comes from sensory environment changes.
✅ Resources Available: Ebooks, cheat sheets, courses support smooth transitions effectively.
✅ All Transitions: Plan for teacher changes and major school moves.

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ ADHD/Autism Overlap: Most ADHDers also have autism, about 75% overlap.
✅ Girls Masking: Girls camouflage symptoms better, leading to underdiagnosis.
✅ Autistic Burnout: Undiagnosed autistic teens face severe burnout and breakdowns.
✅ Universal Accommodations: Classroom accommodations should universally benefit all students.
✅ Diagnosis Importance: Diagnosis builds self-awareness for different brain functioning.
✅ Confidentiality Matters: Teenagers need clear confidentiality boundaries from teachers.
✅ Library Resources: Make neurodiversity books available in school libraries.

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ AuDHD Definition: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD.
✅ Contradictory Needs: Students want both routine and variety simultaneously.
✅ Sensory Support: Sensory needs often overlooked in ADHD students.
✅ Visual Learning: Visuals and kinesthetic learning crucial for AuDHD.
✅ RSD Definition: Hypersensitivity to negative or perceived negative feedback.
✅ RSD Prevalence: Affects 98-99% of people with ADHD.
✅ Peer Approval: Students prioritize peer acceptance over consequences.

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Individual Needs: Every child requires different sensory tools and breaks.
✅ Teaching When Calm: Practice break routines before children become overwhelmed.
✅ Energy Levels: Some children need movement, not quiet spaces.
✅ Sensory Tools: Include fidgets, weighted items, breathing activities, textures.
✅ Glasses Analogy: Find the right sensory fit for each student.
✅ Return Strategy: Teach children how to transition back from breaks.
✅ Nonverbal Access: Use tokens or cards so kids don't ask.

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team for planning and organization.
✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting and stopping tasks for neurodivergent individuals.
✅ Environment Impact: Autism plus environment equals outcome, not child's fault.
✅ No Equals Never: Autistic children hear "no" as permanent denial.
✅ Object Permanence: Out of sight causes anxiety or forgetting.
✅ Structure Changes: Modify environment rather than forcing child to adapt.
✅ Practical Strategies: Spare supplies, warnings, and opt-out boxes help.

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Executive Functioning: Skills needed to complete tasks successfully.
✅ Eight Skills: Self-monitoring, planning, flexibility, organization, emotions, impulses, initiation, memory.
✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting tasks due to overwhelm or anxiety.
✅ Teachable Skills: Executive functioning improves with practice and support.
✅ Visual Supports: Time timers and written instructions help students focus.
✅ Environmental Changes: Modify classroom structure rather than changing the child.
✅ Brain Breaks: Movement, music, or snacks can jumpstart task initiation.

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