A Practical Guide to Protecting the Engaged State in Neurodivergent Children

Protecting the Engaged state is just as important as responding to distress or boredom. We often respond quickly when neurodivergent children become dysregulated, but the Engaged state (calm, focused, safe and connected) is where learning and belonging actually happen. This practical guide covers what the Engaged state looks like in neurodivergent children, what pulls them out of it, and six small conditions that help them stay there 💙

Estimated Reading Time: 6-7 minutes