When the World Feels Like Too Much:

Why Co-Regulation Is Key for Autistic Individuals (and Us)

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing goes as planned? You spill your coffee, the routine is off, and by 10 a.m., your nerves are shot. Now imagine if every day felt like that—and you couldn’t retrieve a memory of what helped last time, or even put your need into words.

For many autistic individuals, that’s not occasional… it’s daily life.

In this week’s video, I sit down with Susan Golubock—retired occupational therapist, autistic adult, and my brilliant co-creator at Making Sense of Autism—to talk about why dysregulation happens not because of autism, but because the world often overwhelms and misunderstands autistic needs.

We talk about:

• Why routines reduce overwhelm

• How to respond when dysregulation shows up (hint: it’s not by jumping to “fix”)

• Why your own regulation matters just as much as your child’s

• How modeling and co-regulation build trust, connection, and resilience

And yes—we also talk about that all-too-familiar moment when you’re both melting down, and no one’s left to pull either of you back. That’s why this conversation matters.

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Sometimes, the best support isn’t about what you do—it’s about how you show up.

Let us show you how.