Regulation and Caveman Brains: An Accessible Approach

Professional Version

Understanding our brains makes understanding regulation easier. Regulation and Caveman Brains is a simple, accessible approach to teaching neurodivergent and disabled individuals more about their brains and how regulation and dysregulation work.

This workshop is intended for anyone working in the disability community who provides direct service.

A graphic cartoon of a caveman with a bone through his nose standing in front of a cave, scratching his head.

Learning Goals

Following this workshop you will

  • understand the brain and dysregulation in a simplified manner.

  • recognize dysregulation isn’t an intentional “attention-seeking” behaviour.

  • identify your role in developing regulation ‘tools’ with individuals.

  • commit to your role as a co-regulator with dysregulated individuals.

A side view of an MRI brain scan where the ridges and valleys of the brain have been filled in with red and green colours.

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