Calming Choices Posters and Visual Cards for Autism Calm Down Area

Calming Choices for Calm Down Area – Visual Supports for Autism & Neurodivergent Learners

Product Description:

Created by Amanda McGuinness of Little Puddins, this neuroaffirmative

This is a digital product.

Calming Choices visual support resource is designed to help Autistic and neurodivergent learners explore regulation strategies in a respectful, empowering, and identity-affirming way.

Perfect for calm down areas, sensory corners, or regulation toolkits, this highly visual resource promotes autonomy and self-awareness, allowing learners to choose what helps them feel safe, calm, and connected to their bodies.

With over a dozen evidence-informed strategies—including movement, sensory input, breathwork, and mindfulness—this resource affirms all emotional states and honours each child’s unique regulation needs.

What’s Inside the Resource?

• A beautifully designed, full-colour PDF calming choice board

• 15 Posters calming strategies including: – Starfish Stretch – Glitter Jar – 5 Finger Senses – Balloon Breathing – Blowing Bubbles – Calm Sounds – Squeeze & Shape (Play-Doh) – Reading a Book – Sitting Alone – Thinking Happy Thoughts – Hugging a Soft Toy – Counting Colours or Numbers – Using a Calm Corner
• Two spaces left blank on large poster to allow for the addition of two personalised calm choices by student. Use Glue/Velcro to attach student's personal calm down choices.
• 14 calming strategies cards including: – Starfish Stretch – Glitter Jar – 5 Finger Senses – Balloon Breathing – Blowing Bubbles – Calm Sounds – Squeeze & Shape (Play-Doh) – Reading a Book – Sitting Alone – Thinking Happy Thoughts – Hugging a Soft Toy – Counting Colours or Numbers – Using a Calm Corner
  
• Clear step-by-step instructions for each strategy
  
• Visuals designed to be accessible and inclusive
  

Skills This Resource Supports:

• Emotional regulation and co-regulation
  
• Sensory awareness and sensory needs
  
• Autonomy and self-advocacy
  
• Interoception and body awareness
  
• Executive functioning and transition support
  

Who Is This Resource For?

• Autistic and neurodivergent learners
  
• Early years, primary, and special education classrooms
  
• Parents and caregivers creating calming routines at home
  
• Teachers, SNAs, OTs, and therapists
  
• Any learner who benefits from visual structure and choice
  

Why Families & Professionals Love It:

• Created by a leading Autistic Autism Specialist
  
• Rooted in the neurodiversity paradigm
  
• Promotes regulation without compliance pressure
  
• Ideal for inclusive and identity-affirming settings
  
• Highly visual, engaging, and easy to use across environments
  

Give your learners the language of self-regulation and the power of choice. Download your Calming Choices Posters and Visual Cards today and build a calming space where every emotion is valid and every child is supported