🛠️ Strategy: Co-Regulation & Low-Arousal Protocol

Quick Summary & Support Profile

Target Goal: De-escalating autonomic nervous system arousal before behavioral dysregulation occurs.
Category: Behavioral / Regulation / Transitions
Target Attributes: Behavioral Safety & De-escalation • Anxiety & Performance Pressure

📋 EA Field Guide (How to Implement)

🎒 Materials & Tools Required

Quiet space access, visual choice card, calm vocal tone reference strip.

🚶‍♂️ Step-by-Step Routine

Early Detection: Notice early warning signs (pacing, fidgeting, voice volume rising) and immediately adopt a calm, neutral posture.
Reduce Demand & Volume: Lower your voice volume, slow speech tempo, and eliminate complex multi-step verbal commands.
Provide Space & Choice: Give 3–5 feet of physical buffer space and present a simple 2-choice visual card (e.g., 'Take a break' or 'Water drink').

🚨 Troubleshooting & De-escalation (When things go wrong)

If the student verbalizes pushback: Avoid debating or explaining rules; validate feelings briefly ('I see you're frustrated') and remain silent for 10 seconds.
What NEVER to do: Never trap the student in a corner, raise your voice, or threaten consequences during dysregulation.
Signs of frustration: Rapid breathing, clenched fists. Increase physical distance immediately.

📊 Live Classroom Performance Across Vault

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