{"title":"Caregiver guides","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaregiver guides and communication posters for sharing the details that help someone get to know your child: how they communicate, what they love and what support looks like for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA brief introduction or a fuller handoff?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor one page to share with a sitter or grandparent, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-little-about-me-fillable-pdf\"\u003eA little about me, the fillable child introduction PDF\u003c\/a\u003e, has 11 text fields for personal details. Use a PDF reader that supports forms; printing is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more detailed reference, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/digital-product\"\u003eThe Handoff, the fillable autism caregiver guide\u003c\/a\u003e, includes a 30-page toolkit, a six-page Essentials version and a separate two-page set of eight quick-reference cards. Start with the pages relevant to the care arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor shared conversations about communication and support, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/welcome-to-my-world-autism-toolkit\"\u003eJoin my world, the six printable communication and support posters\u003c\/a\u003e, offers US Letter reference pages. Some have space for handwritten details; digital form filling is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigital PDFs only. No printed guides, cards or display supplies ship. These resources accompany your conversations and established care instructions; they are not medical advice or a replacement for your child's care team.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"digital-product","title":"The Handoff | fillable caregiver guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sitter’s at the door, and there’s more to share than the Wi-Fi password. \u003cem\u003eThe Handoff\u003c\/em\u003e is a fillable autism caregiver guide and planner that puts your child’s communication, comforts, choices and routines somewhere another adult can refer back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital download. No physical item shipped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFillable PDFs: a 30-page caregiver toolkit, six-page Essentials version and a separate two-page set of eight quick-reference cards. Complete in a PDF reader that supports forms, or print and write by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor parents sharing care with babysitters, grandparents, relatives or someone new, it makes room for the person behind the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive a caregiver a useful starting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The two-minute handoff page brings communication, key supports and contacts together before they explore the detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShare the specifics that matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Record the safe food served just so, what “no” looks like and where communication tools are kept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake support personal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Note interests, sensory preferences, touch and space boundaries, and what your child wants others to know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the depth you need.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the Essentials version for a shorter handoff or selected pages from the full toolkit, rather than completing everything at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep useful details easy to find.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-reference cards put selected communication, food, routine and contact information close by.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 30-page caregiver toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e, including cover, contents and how-to-use page, four section dividers and a sources page, organized into:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart here:\u003c\/strong\u003e a two-minute handoff covering preferred name, connection, yes\/no\/help\/stop\/something’s wrong, support needs, three things that help and three to avoid, comfort items, communication tools and contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than a diagnosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e interests, strengths, play, communication including AAC and echolalia, safe foods with brand\/preparation\/serving details, allergies, signs of calm and overwhelm, boundaries and preferred support. Includes “Whose words are on this page?” prompts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhile you’re here:\u003c\/strong\u003e the day plan, meals, play, screens, toileting, breaks, bedtime, outings, house rules, siblings, supplies, a parent-only medication box and a handoff log.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA change of plan:\u003c\/strong\u003e what stays the same, what changes, who will be there, first\/next\/afterward, choices and pausing, plus six sample scripts, a First\/Then page and a five-step visual sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutism 101 and Sensory 101:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain-language background and helpful assumptions, plus eight senses explored through what you might notice, possible explanations, gentle options and this child’s preferences. Includes a sensory snapshot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen things feel like too much:\u003c\/strong\u003e early signs, what to reduce, asking for help, supports, things to avoid, recovery and when to contact the parent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e spaces for emergency contacts, allergies, health information, wandering, water and exits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-reference cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e eight cut-out cards covering communication, safe foods, what calms me, transitions and changes, bedtime, leaving the house, essential contacts and one blank card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e eight cited sources, including autistic-led ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a six-page Essentials version containing Start here, both Safety pages, both “too much” pages and the handoff log; and a separate two-page PDF containing the eight quick-reference cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFillable PDF fields let you type personal details. You can also print and write by hand. Personal details are left blank to complete; fictional examples are labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow you might use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore a sitter’s first visit, complete the starting page and the details they’ll need that evening. For a stay with grandparents, share food preferences and bedtime notes. When something changes, update the relevant details rather than rewriting the whole introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the pages that matter now. Include your child in ways that suit their communication, and keep their interests, choices and comfort at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter payment, access the download through the link sent by email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the PDFs in a reader that supports fillable forms, enter the details you want to share and save your completed copies. Or print chosen pages and write by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare the relevant completed pages with the caregiver and talk them through together. If using the physical quick-reference cards, print and cut them out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate the relevant information as preferences, routines or support needs change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigital PDFs only. No printed pages, lamination, binding or physical cards are shipped. Digital completion requires a PDF reader with fillable-form support. Printing requires your own printer and paper; preparing cut-out cards also requires scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe personal fields are fillable; this is not a custom-design service. Follow your established care instructions and keep completed health and contact details private.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/checkout.shopify.com\/87109959936\/policies\/49597022464.html?locale=en\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e, or contact us before purchase with an order question.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to complete all 30 pages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Start with the information relevant to your child and the person caring for them. The six-page Essentials version offers a shorter selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I type into it rather than write by hand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a PDF reader that supports fillable forms and save your completed copies. Printing and handwriting are also options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it only for babysitters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It’s for parents and caregivers of autistic children sharing information with sitters, grandparents, relatives and other caregivers. Choose what’s relevant to that person and care arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the eight cards extra pages to fill out every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They are quick references you can complete and update when needed. A separate two-page card PDF is included for printing and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it replace an individual care or medical plan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It organizes information you provide. It is not medical advice or a replacement for your child’s own care team, established care instructions or individual plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I only need a brief introduction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the starting page or Essentials version. 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Use a PDF reader that supports forms; printing is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive connection a starting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Share favorite interests so another adult has something meaningful to talk about or explore together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake their communication familiar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put their ways of communicating in writing, ready to refer to alongside your conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep useful support details close.\u003c\/strong\u003e Note what someone might notice when things feel like a lot, and what helps this child.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the introduction manageable.\u003c\/strong\u003e One page to complete, save and update as your child’s interests and preferences change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne fillable, single-page US Letter PDF, 8.5 × 11 inches, with 11 text fields and an optional photo or drawing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrompts cover their name and preferred name, date updated, communication, things they love, things they’re still learning, what helps, support when they need a different direction, signs that things feel like a lot, and details to keep in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow you might use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive a new babysitter a starting point before you head out. Bring a copy to grandparents so they can refer back to your child’s preferences. Update it before meeting someone new, involving your child in what they want that person to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare the dinosaur interest, not just the pickup time. Leave room for their personality, choices and ways of participating. This is an introduction alongside a conversation, not another daily routine to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter payment, use the download link sent by email to access your PDF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen it in a PDF reader that supports fillable forms. Type your details into the fields and save your completed copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the saved copy ready to share with a caregiver or print it on US Letter paper. Update the details when they change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital PDF, not a physical product. No printed page, printer, paper or display supplies are included. Printing is optional; if you print, you provide the printer and paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe personal text fields are fillable. This listing is for the supplied PDF, not a custom-design service. Use a PDF reader with fillable-form support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/checkout.shopify.com\/87109959936\/policies\/49597022464.html?locale=en\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing, or contact us if you have a question about your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a full caregiver planner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It’s one introduction page for the details you want someone new to know. 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The prompts focus on the individual child, including their interests, communication and support preferences, rather than a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it replace a support or safety plan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It’s a personal introduction to use alongside conversations and any school, medical or safety plans. It is not medical advice or a replacement for your child’s own care team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the next person a useful place to start getting to know your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRitual Rebellion Co. 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Print the pages you want to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin my world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutism communication \u0026amp; regulation toolkit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix printable posters to help parents, caregivers and the people around an autistic child understand their ways of communicating, recognize energy and overwhelm, and explore what support can look like. An invitation to get to know this child, not a set of instructions for changing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it helps people understand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere’s meaning worth noticing in a familiar phrase, a movement or a request for space. This toolkit offers shared reference points for conversations about communication, energy, choice, stimming and overwhelm, while leaving room for your child’s own preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it to help a grandparent learn what a script means to your child, show a sitter how they ask for a break, or keep alternative language handy when the everyday plan feels like pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake a break.\u003c\/strong\u003e Break reminders, with space to personalize a break signal and break spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere’s my energy at?\u003c\/strong\u003e A guide to energy states, signs to notice and possible supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLines worth listening to.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scripting and echolalia explained, with space for a personal script dictionary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame plan. 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