Support regulation, independence, and emotional safety with this Neurodivergent‑Friendly Sensory Break Menu — a movement‑based visual tool that helps children identify what their bodies need to feel steady, calm, and ready.

Designed through an ND‑affirming lens, this menu uses simple visuals, clear choices, and predictable structure so every learner can access regulation without overwhelm. Perfect for calm corners, classrooms, therapy spaces, and home routines.

What’s Included

• 2 Sensory Break Menu Posters (two color variations)

• Six Regulation Categories:

  • Calm & Grounding

  • Heavy Work

  • Breath Work

  • Mindfulness

  • Body Check‑In

  • Movement Breaks

• Example strategies for each category

• Four‑pillar icons (Movement, Breath, Mindfulness, Nervous System)

• ND‑affirming choice prompts

• Instruction pages: Using This Tool, Tips for Use, Why It Works, Tips for Success

• Printing & Prep Guide

• Licensing + Terms & Conditions

Why Educators Love This Tool

• ND‑affirming and accessible

• Predictable visuals reduce cognitive load

• Supports co‑regulation and autonomy

• Easy to use during transitions and dysregulation

• Works across classrooms, therapy, and home routines

• Pairs seamlessly with your movement, breath, mindfulness, and body awareness packs

Skills Supported

• Self‑regulation

• Sensory awareness

• Emotional literacy

• Movement‑based calming

• Executive functioning

• Autonomy & choice‑making

• Body awareness

How to Use

• Offer choices, not demands — “What does your body need.”

• Use during transitions or dysregulation moments.

• Point to visuals when naming strategies.

• Keep it visible in a calm corner or on a desk.

• Celebrate small regulation wins.

Tips for Success

• Start simple — offer two choices if overwhelmed.

• Model strategies ahead of time.

• Validate all body states — fast, loud, heavy, unsure.

• Use predictable language.

• Keep sessions short (30–60 seconds).

• Embed into daily routines.

Printing & Prep

• Print on cardstock and laminate for durability

• Display on a wall, calm corner, desk, or binder

• Designed for easy sorting using the four‑pillar icons

License

Single‑user license included. Please purchase additional licenses for team or school use.