Lesson Plan

Calm and Grounded: Managing Overstimulation

What to do when you are overstimulated

This lesson helps students understand and practice techniques to manage overstimulation. By learning grounding techniques, students can develop skills to calm themselves in overwhelming situations. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-regulation and emotional well-being, especially for students with autism.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Guided Body Scan Activity

10 mins

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

4 mins

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Calm and Grounded: Managing Overstimulation

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Kristen O'Brien

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