Control and Emotions Venn Sort – Understanding the Link Between Control and Big Feelings - Therapy Activity PDA Autism (PDF Download)

Control & Emotions Venn Sort – Understanding the Link Between Control and Big Feelings
🧠✨ A must-have tool for kids who feel everything deeply (especially when things feel out of their hands)
Format: PDF only (instant download)

This interactive sorting activity helps children reflect on whether their big emotions are connected to feeling in - or out of - control. Using relatable scenarios and a simple Venn diagram, kids learn to identify patterns and gain emotional insight, making it easier to understand and manage their reactions.

✨ What’s Included:
✔️ 20+ pre-written real-life scenarios
✔️ Printable Venn diagram with “In Control,” “Big Emotions,” and “Both” sections
✔️ Reflection prompts and a teaching guide full of extension ideas
✔️ Bonus: Visual strategies to support emotional regulation and flexible thinking

✨ Ideal for:
✔️ Ages 6–12
✔️ Neurodivergent learners, especially those with PDA traits or strong needs for predictability
✔️ Therapy sessions, classroom check-ins, or home use

This resource supports emotional insight, interoception, and self-regulation. It’s not just about behaviour - it's about what’s underneath it.