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ShutdownsAACNon-speaking
Color-coded cards for shutdown days
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TiredMom99
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During sensory overloads or autistic shutdowns, speech can be lost temporarily. We use a keychain of three cards: Green (I'm okay, just resting), Yellow (I need quiet, please don't ask me questions), and Red (I am overwhelmed, I need my safe space now). They can just hand me the card without forcing words out.
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Jenna T.This literally saved our mornings. Thank you!
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Lisa M.Going to try this tomorrow, wish me luck.