The Color Scale of Feelings

Sometimes it's hard for me to talk. When I'm feeling upset, my brain goes into something called fight, flight, or freeze mode. When this happens, I lose the ability to speak. This happens when I'm not happy or feeling afraid. My goal is to keep safe so I don't hurt myself or others.

This is a color scale of feelings that you can use to show your mood when you can't speak.

Dark Red: Angry

Red: Stressed

Orange: Embarrassed or Frustrated

Yellow: Warning (I'm Getting Upset)

Green: Happy or Excited to have fun!

Blue: Relaxed

Purple: Calm or Tired

What colors would you add? Do you have trouble talking when you are upset?

Signed, 

AutistiKids