In this episode, Claudie introduces the Mendability Minute, a sensory enrichment protocol designed to create a calming classroom environment and enhance students' ability to focus. [00:13:05]

Episode highlights

[00:05:48] Shawn Tuffy: "The number one easiest way to cut back restraint is to ask, 'Is this behavior actually hurting anybody?'"

[00:12:02] Shawn Tuffy: "Those cameras are really, really nice when they're on your side."

[00:13:05] Claudie Pomares: "We can boost dopamine and serotonin by combining sensory stimulations—it's like giving them a sip of these feel-good chemicals as they come in."

[00:26:19] Shawn Tuffy: "Structure and routine—just be patient. Don’t give them a big reaction."

[00:33:02] Shawn Tuffy: "To implement something like this, you need a stable staff."

[00:35:39] Claudie Pomares: "When you're smelling, you cannot be really doing anything else or even thinking about anything else."

[00:39:12] Shawn Tuffy: "Would that have a satiation effect?"

[00:46:04] Kim Pomares: "Anything that works in special ed will work for gen ed."