Using emotional regulation & calm-down choice board for adhd & autism together
Make room for naming feelings and requesting support.
A short way to begin
- Preview the default sequence: I Feel Calm → I Feel Wiggly → I Feel Frustrated → Too Loud / Mad.
- Use Customize to remove, add or reorder cards. Arrow buttons provide an alternative to dragging.
- Choose Routine, First → Then, Picture talk or Star board to suit the activity.
- Use Print / PDF for a paper copy, or Share activity to include the current cards in a link.
Adapt this activity
Model a picture while you are both comfortable. Welcome a request for space, quiet or help without requiring a child to first identify a particular feeling.
What the feedback means
This is a generic picture-support tool. It is not a validated assessment, a personalized AAC system, a formal PECS protocol or a prescribed behavior, feeding or sensory intervention.
Starting cards on this board
- I Feel Calm
- I Feel Wiggly
- I Feel Frustrated
- Too Loud / Mad
- 3 Belly Breaths
- Quiet Headphones
- Sip Cold Water
- Tight Bear Hug
Questions about this activity
Can I change the default pictures and order?
Yes. Customize opens the card bank, a custom-card form and reorder controls. First–then editing shows all cards so you can choose which two come first.
Will my custom board survive a reload?
The card content is saved in this browser’s local storage when it is available. It is not synced between devices. The share link includes card labels, so avoid private details.
Can I use the board away from a screen?
Use Print / PDF to open your browser’s print dialog, then print or save a PDF. There is no separate paid download or sign-up.
Sources and further guidance
These links provide background guidance. They do not imply endorsement of this website or establish that its games have been clinically validated.
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