{"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. For a standalone one-page introduction, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-little-about-me-fillable-pdf\"\u003eA little about me\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the next caregiver somewhere to find the everyday details that help them get to know your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRitual Rebellion Co. Everyday tools for doing things your way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ritual Rebellion Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50898385568000,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/0995\/9936\/files\/rrco-the-handoff-caregiver-guide-01-hero.png?v=1794206198","url":"https:\/\/ritualrebellionco.com\/products\/digital-product","provider":"Ritual Rebellion Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}