EPISODE · Oct 6, 2023 · 35 MIN
123 Is your Autistic child/student in internal alarm? With Michelle Brown
from Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners
In this episode, we explore the concept of the 'alarm state' in children and why what we perceive as behavior might actually be a response to stress and overwhelm. We will also learn specific tools to support your children when they are in that alarm state. Michelle Brown, Herbalist, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Biology of Trauma Practitioner leads us to understand the different states of our kids' nervous systems when they are stressed. We discuss how to recognize these states, build resources into your daily life, and provide sensory support for your child. Topics Covered: Child behavior as a response to stress and overwhelm. 0:00 Childhood overwhelm and shutdown responses. 4:58 Managing childhood overwhelm and building resilience. 9:55 Autism and sensory overload. 15:16 Managing overwhelm and chronic freeze response in moms. 20:00 Supporting children's nervous systems. 24:17 Addressing biochemical imbalances in children. 29:07 Connect: Find Vaish at www.drvaishsarathy.com and www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy Find Michelle at www.botanacea.com Reviews and Feedback: We value your feedback and encourage you to leave a review to help us improve our content.
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