In this episode, Nicole Casey discusses the challenges and emotional impact of working with autistic children, focusing on incidents where educators face physical injuries. She shares personal experiences, emphasizing the need for systemic change and proactive support to prevent such situations. Nicole advocates for understanding over blame and highlights the importance of co-regulation and emotional safety.

Takeaways

• We need to talk about the hard things to move forward.
• Injuries at work are not the child's fault.
• Systemic issues contribute to workplace injuries.
• Co-regulation is key to preventing incidents.
• Blame should not be placed on children or staff.
• Proactive support systems are necessary.
• Understanding the nervous system is crucial.
• Reflective debriefs can lead to real change.
• Safety trainings should focus on prevention.
• Advocacy is essential for systemic change.

autistic children, physical injuries, systemic change, co-regulation, emotional safety