"A dysregulated child cannot learn. We prioritize nervous system regulation before academic compliance."
Regulation is the prerequisite for all development. In Volume 3, we move beyond the five basic senses to explore the hidden systems that govern your child’s ability to feel safe in their body. We use Polyvagal Theory to understand why a child might shut down (Dorsal Vagal) or melt down (Sympathetic) and how to guide them back to safety.
Key Concepts in Volume 3:
The Hidden Senses: We dive into the Vestibular (balance/movement) and Proprioceptive (body position/muscle tension) systems. We explain why a child might crash into walls to feel their body (proprioceptive seeking) or fear movement (vestibular avoidance).
The Calm-Down Corner: How to design a space that is not a "time-out" punishment, but a "reset space" filled with soft lighting, weighted tools, and visual calm to help the OS reboot.
Meltdown Prevention: We teach you to read the "Early Warning Signs"—the eye shifts, the pacing, the vocal changes—that appear before the system crashes, so you can intervene with de-escalation strategies rather than reaction.
The Regulation Menu: How to create a personalized menu of sensory inputs (like deep pressure or rhythmic movement) that helps your specific child move from dysregulation back to a "safe and social" state.