Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we’ll explore Window of Tolerance: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know with Megan Anna Neff.

This episode is a deep dive into what the Window of Tolerance actually means, how our autistic young people can have a smaller or thinner window, and why that matters for behaviour, regulation and safety. We’ll talk about hyperarousal, hypoarousal, masking, shutdowns, fawning and the risks that come with being outside our window of tolerance. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, allied health professional or just someone wanting to better support our ladybugs, this conversation is for you. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.