Section 4 - Hard Times Mini Toolkit

✔ When I’m Having a Really Hard Time — validating what overwhelm feels like
✔ What Might Happen During a Hard Time — simple visuals for stress responses
✔ What Helps Me Feel Safe Again — co-regulation + calming supports
✔ How to Support Me During a Really Hard Time — gentle adult guidance
✔ Note for Grown-Ups — connection-centered reminders

• No rewards.
• No consequences.
• No compliance language.
• Just safety, connection, autonomy, and understanding.
  

• PDAers
• Autistic kids
• Highly sensitive nervous systems
• Home, school, therapy, or casework
• Parents, OTs, SLPs, therapists, and educators

• 4 printable PDFs
• 4 PNG files for digital planning
• Instant download — no shipping

• Designed for US Letter (8.5x11”).
• Print at 100% scale.
• Choose grayscale or high contrast for ink-saving options.

Designed for both individual and professional use.

This resource may be used by caregivers, educators, therapists, and school teams to support individual learners or clients.

Standard purchase includes:

• Individual professional use

• Use with personal clients or students

• Printing for use within one classroom, practice, or caseload

Extended licensing options(for larger schools, clinics, or multi-provider use) are available for select collections.

If you’re unsure which option fits your setting, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help.

Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final. If you have trouble downloading, please contact me — I’m always happy to help.