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Context is interesting. Information is important. However, it is the perspective of the neurodivergent community that is essential to devising supports that are authentic and meaningful. As such, autistic individuals must be included as key informants when conceptualizing, implementing and evaluating educational support of autistic learners. The supports included in #SolveNotSize, are designed to incorporate …

Some of you have questioned why we decided to conduct a community survey focused on problems.   The answer is a fairly simple one. Jacquelyn saw a social media post describing an intervention strategy that could be used “to help individuals” understand and react appropriately to problems of different sizes. It is fair to say …

Read the article at: https://neuroclastic.com/2020/10/05/masking-and-mental-health-implications/

Two Sides of the Spectrum PodcastEpisode 7: A Different Approach to Self RegulationAugust 12, 2020 Link: https://www.learnplaythrive.com/podcast/episode/f8a5e457/a-different-approach-to-self-regulation-with-autism-level-up

A Common Debate Surrounding an Autism Diagnosis. All of our work regardless of whether it is clinical / educationally-based, advocacy-focused, research related, or academic is driven by identified needs within the autism community.  The need for this piece of work is undeniable.  We encounter this debate “To tell or Not to Tell” in pretty much every aspect …

Read the article at: https://neuroclastic.com/2020/03/26/so-you-want-to-autism-level-up-game-on/

Autism Awareness is not enough! What’s your Level?  Awareness? Acceptance?  Appreciation? Empowerment? Advocacy?   Wherever you are, take the next step with the help of the guide! The guide speaks for itself and  has been translated by MEMBERS of the Autism Level UP! Community into EIGHT languages.  It is now available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Romanian! There are …

A different way to think about maintaining structure and a  “schedule” during our days at home!  Of course, we are focused on REGULATING ENERGY. Use Autism Level UP’s Regulator 2.0 and Energy Meter to figure out YOUR Power Plays! FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKaNRSIlyBS2Bd1JLKZ1jOsu6hVmdKU2/view?usp=sharing

Grab your broom and a quaffle and get ready to fly! FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lq-IJXW_B-i_wwqnpsJgwSmC97dFQ9n5/view?usp=sharing

The Marvel and DC Universes Collide in the best possible ways! FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bdfO1OKbSkpSYPo-bOYW7FrbL8aR00h5/view?usp=sharing

Interview with Dr.s Amy Laurent and Jacquelyn Fede, the minds behind the new emotional regulation program, Autism Level Up! An evidence based approach and informed at every step by the autistic voice. Jacquelyn and Amy speak of the importance of equipping the autistic person with the ability to express themselves emotionally using a means most …

We focus A LOT on regulating ENERGY. But, at times EMOTION words are accessible and therefore VERY important for individuals to be able to express themselves.   We created this for as a bridge support between EMOTION and ENERGY   A hybrid approach…. We’re loving it; because, when we talk about regulating emotion it’s really the intensity …

Interview with Dr. Jacquelyn Fede, developmental psychologist and Ted Talk co-presenter for ‘Compliance is not the Goal’. She shares her autism story, identified as autistic in 2017. She offers tips and strategies on what she finds helpful navigating her autism journey.

“Autism is a shared disability”. Interview with Dr. Amy Laurent, co-author of the SCERTS framework for intervention. In this episode, Amy speaks about ways in which to use individuals strengths to propel them forward. She asks communication partners to take responsibility for the part they play in any interaction. By doing so, individuals are empowered …

It’s widely recognized that autistic individuals often experience heightened perception of sensory information. These processing differences are often discussed in terms of hypersensitivities and sensory defensiveness. And, while heightened sensory perception can pose very real challenges it can also create remarkable strengths. This support is designed to draw attention to both of these aspects of …