Neurodiversity-Affirming Self Regulation Toolkit

This visual resource is designed to support neurodivergent styles of emotion and/or energy level identification and selection of a corresponding self or co-regulation strategy.

The squares can be cut/laminated into separate pieces if seeing them all at once is too overstimulating. We also included blank squares for individuals to come up with and draw/write their own strategies.

This resource is intentionally designed for accessible use across the lifespan– as compared to most self-regulation resources which are targeted to children.

Please keep in mind context-specific considerations. Well regulated does not mean always mean calm. For example, when engaged in a fun activity "regulation" may look like being full of energy and excitement.