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Protocols

The operating system for co-parenting neurodivergent children

9 field-tested protocols for the moments that count. Reach for these when it's 7 AM and the morning is falling apart, when a meltdown hits in public, or when you and your co-parent need a shared language — not another argument.

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Survival Cards

Survival Cards

Step-by-step protocols for when things go sideways. Print, laminate, and reach for these in the moment.

Meltdown Crisis Protocol infographic — Emergency crisis card with 3-second scan hierarchy: SAFETY, STOP TALKING, GIVE SPACE. Free
The Kraken Chapter 5

Meltdown Crisis Protocol

De-escalation in the moment

Emergency crisis card with 3-second scan hierarchy: SAFETY, STOP TALKING, GIVE SPACE.

Morning Meltdown Protocol infographic — Step-by-step de-escalation for when the morning routine derails before school.

Free with email

The Rising Sun Chapter 4

Morning Meltdown Protocol

When mornings go sideways

Step-by-step de-escalation for when the morning routine derails before school.

Public Meltdown Protocol infographic — Bystander scripts, escape routes, and de-escalation steps for public meltdowns.

Free with email

The Beacon Shoal Chapter 5

Public Meltdown Protocol

Scripts for when it happens in public

Bystander scripts, escape routes, and de-escalation steps for public meltdowns.

Handoff Transition Protocol infographic — Two-harbour transition map and checklist for smooth handoffs between co-parent homes.

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The Channel Bridge Chapter 6

Handoff Transition Protocol

Smooth transitions between homes

Two-harbour transition map and checklist for smooth handoffs between co-parent homes.

Burnout Pivot Protocol infographic — Emergency self-care protocol for when you have nothing left in the tank.

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The Anchored Heart Chapter 9

Burnout Pivot Protocol

Emergency self-care at capacity

Emergency self-care protocol for when you have nothing left in the tank.

Planning Tools

Worksheets

Templates for when you have five minutes to plan ahead. Fill these out during a calm moment.

Co-Parenting Mission Statement infographic — Guided fill-in template for building shared co-parenting values and commitments.

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The Crew Charter Chapter 3

Co-Parenting Mission Statement

Define your shared values

Guided fill-in template for building shared co-parenting values and commitments.

Communication Log Template infographic — Repeatable log with date, topic, outcome, and follow-up columns for co-parent communication.

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Navigator's Log Chapter 3

Communication Log Template

Track co-parent communication

Repeatable log with date, topic, outcome, and follow-up columns for co-parent communication.

Transition Planning Worksheet infographic — Checklist for what to pack, what to say, decompression time, and the 30-minute buffer.

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Voyage Planner Chapter 6

Transition Planning Worksheet

Plan smooth handoffs between homes

Checklist for what to pack, what to say, decompression time, and the 30-minute buffer.

Reference

Quick Reference Guides

Keep these on your fridge. When you're not sure what you're looking at, check here first.

Neurotype Comparison Chart infographic — Side-by-side comparison of ADHD, Autism, PDA, and ODD — what each looks like, what helps, what backfires.

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The Navigator's Atlas Chapter 2

Neurotype Comparison Chart

ADHD, Autism, PDA & ODD at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of ADHD, Autism, PDA, and ODD — what each looks like, what helps, what backfires.

What You Get

Three Formats, One Tool

Every tool comes as a printable infographic and a slide deck in two formats.

Infographic (PNG)

Print it, laminate it, stick it on the fridge. Designed for quick reference in the moment.

Slides (PDF)

Share with your co-parent, email to a therapist, or print as handouts. Universal format.

Slides (PPTX)

Editable PowerPoint slides. Customise for school meetings, support groups, or training sessions.

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