Autistic Distress Hierarchy

Needing a tool to organize your distress signals, distress soothers, in a clear concise way? This sheet is for you. Writing out an hierarchy of anxiety producing events helps you prep for them by thinking about how you will handle every step. Fill out this sheet when you're calm so you'll know what to do when you're in distress. This tool helps adult Autistics manage their distress with personally proven helpful coping techniques. Fill out alone, with a loved one, or a support person for a variety of ideas. Created by licensed therapist Meghan Ashley.