Max Needs His Routine

💛 When Plans Change, Big Feelings Can Follow

Max likes knowing what comes next.

Wake up.
Get dressed.
Eat breakfast.
Go to school.

His routine helps his body feel calm and safe.

But one morning… everything changes.

🌈 A Day That Feels Different

Without warning, Max’s world feels overwhelming:

• His thoughts feel messy
• His heart beats faster
• Sounds feel louder
• Transitions feel harder

Max just wants things to go back to the way they were.

🧠 Learning What His Brain Needs

With the loving support of his parents and his teacher, Mr. Thompson, Max learns something important:

His autistic brain feels safest when it knows the plan.
And needing routine is not something to hide.

🛠️ Tools That Make a Difference

Together, they create simple, helpful supports:

• A picture schedule
• Countdown warnings before transitions
• A calm corner for breaks
• Deep breathing and counting strategies
• Practicing small changes step-by-step

Max begins to understand:

Even when plans change, he can still feel safe.