Sean has lived 32 years with autism spectrum disorder. He consults on autism and working with people with autism. Sean is working on a book (Summer 2024) looking at autism in terms of polyvagal theory.
Jessica loves helping people who help people. Jessica and Lauren have partnered on a new project that provides training and resources for organizations that want to implement trauma-informed care. Check out the Five Ives website to learn more!
In this episode, Lauren, Sean, and Jessica discuss:
- Using polyvagal theory and somatic practices to recognize the signs of a heightened physical and emotional states, connecting those feelings to programmed behaviors, and using this information to inform future responses
- Recognizing and reacting to heightened states and their causes in children based on their behavior
Try-at-home tip:1. Stop, notice your body
2. Take a breath or move your body
3. Check back to see if you're back to neutral
Sean’s recommendations:
- Uniquely Human Podcast
- Steven Porges
- For Educators: The Polyvagal Path to Joyful Learning
- Hold onto Your Kids - Dr. Gordon Neufeld & Dr. Gabor Maté
Where to find Sean: LinkedIn
Where to find Jessica: Doering Institute Website
Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:Blog Post:
- Achieving Balance: The Polyvagal Theory and Mind-Body Practices
- Emotional Brain: The Barking Dog
Podcast:
- Breathing Techniques for Calming
- Exercise and How It Relates to Emotional Regulation
- Leave Unwanted Behaviors Behind! Teaching Emotional Regulation
Our Online Courses:
- From Wild Emotions to Tamed Feelings: How to Self-Regulate
- Stress, Trauma, and Behaviors, Oh My!
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- Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.
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- Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children
- The Behavior Hub website
- The Behavior Hub blog
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