After school dysregulation webinar

The After School Collapse: Practical Supports for Neurodivergent Children

When a neurodivergent child holds it together all day at school through intense social masking, home is often the safe space where that built-up exhaustion finally comes out. This masterclass breaks down what is happening behind the scenes during end-of-day meltdowns or shutdowns and provides actionable, low-demand strategies to support your child’s transition from school to home.

What’s Included

• Understanding Masking: Why children "hold it together" at school and why collapsing at home is a sign of safety, not bad behavior.
• Pickup & Journey Strategies: Practical tools to prepare before pickup, including sensory kits, predictable routes, and sensory-friendly "fuel" options.
• Arrival & Home Environment Setup: How to reduce executive function overload upon arrival using "dump buckets," low lighting, and dedicated reset zones.
• Communication & Regulation: Scripts and low-demand approaches to support children experiencing shutdowns, high-energy states, or sensory burnout.
• School Liaison Guidance: How to keep communication open with school staff without adding unnecessary friction.

Who This Is For

• Parents and carers supporting autistic or ADHD children experiencing post-school burnout.
• Educators and SEND professionals looking for practical home-school transition insights.

Written and presented by Simon, an autistic consultant and former classroom teacher with 25 years of educational experience.