This is Part 2 of my neuroaffirming CAS + Autism series — a practical and compassionate look at regulation, motivation, and keeping everyone (including you) out of meltdown territory during therapy and daily routines.

In this episode, I share gentle, immediately usable strategies, including:

• ​Building choice and control into tasks
• ​Using simple visual schedules and visual timers
• ​Giving clear warnings before transitions or change
• ​Weaving in sensory and movement breaks
• ​Using first–then, countdowns and predictable expectations
• ​Keeping goals small and wins frequent
• ​Knowing when to drop demands and shift into calming
• ​Keeping therapy playful, meaningful and connection-driven

If you support a child with CAS + Autism, this episode will help make sessions feel lighter, calmer and more connected.

This is also the final episode of Season 1. Next year, I’ll be introducing parent interviews and guest conversations with CAS specialists, and I’m excited for where this podcast is heading.

In the meantime, if you’d like more support:

You can find my complete guide to how I treat CAS here:

https://www.olgakomadinapraxiatherapy.com.au/product-page/the-apraxia-cas-therapy-handbook-live-examples-detailed-strategies-1

You can also follow me on Instagram or Facebook for regular CAS therapy tips and teaching:

https://www.instagram.com/olgakomadina_apraxia_therapy?igsh=dmRxdHVtaXV6c3d5&utm_source=qr