"Why won't they follow the rules?" is the wrong question.
Understand what’s happening beneath the behaviour and what you can do to help.
Download a free, neurodiversity-affirming guide for educators: “Understanding Anxiety in Autistic Students - A Nervous System Lens”
When an Autistic student becomes overwhelmed in the classroom, it’s often not misbehaviour - it’s survival.
This downloadable handout reframes common responses like avoidance, outbursts, or shutdowns through a trauma-informed, nervous system perspective. You'll learn how to identify the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn states - and support students in a way that meets their needs.
What You’ll Get:
A printable A4 handout explaining nervous system responses
Real classroom examples of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
Actionable strategies to create felt safety and connection
A gentle reminder: connection is more powerful than control
Who It’s For:
Teachers & teacher aides
School leadership teams
Support staff & learning specialists
Anyone working with Autistic students
Parents & Carers of Autistic students
WHO IS CHELSEA LUKER:
Autistic ADHDer Psychologist
Author of Square Me, Round World
Owner of Connect Us Psychology
