Calm Pals Parent Research

Step 1 of 4

About your child

Just enough context to understand your answers. No names needed.

How old is your child?

Diagnosis or situation

Autistic, ADHD, sensory processing differences, undiagnosed, waiting for evaluation, or whatever fits your child.

Does your child currently receive support from professionals?

Yes, regularly Some support, but not regularly Waiting for services or evaluation No professional support right now

Step 2 of 4

Think about a recent time your child became overwhelmed.

What happened from the moment you first noticed your child becoming overwhelmed?

What did you notice, and what happened next?

How did your child communicate what they wanted or needed?

Words, sounds, gestures, pictures, behavior, leading you somewhere, or anything else.

Step 3 of 4

I want to understand what already helps and what makes those moments harder.

What did you try in that moment, and how did you decide what to try?

Are there things you already know can help your child? How do you remember or keep track of them?

These may come from your own experience, an OT, SLP, teacher, therapist, another caregiver, or somewhere else.

Has there ever been something you knew might help but couldn’t easily remember or access in the moment?

Step 4 of 4

Last three questions.

If one part of the first minute of an overwhelming moment could be easier, what would you change?

Is there something about these moments that people rarely ask parents about?

Optional, but often important.

Would having something quickly accessible on your phone be useful during an overwhelming moment? Why or why not?

It is completely okay if the answer is no.

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Your answers will be used to help shape Calm Pals. No names, email addresses, or phone numbers were requested in this form.

✦ Calm Pals by Ilé ✦