Brain Organization
What are the four main regions of the brain used in the Neurosequential Model?
Cortex, Limbic, Diencephalon, Brainstem
State Dependent functioning
What is behavior that depends on the current brain state rather than a fixed trait?
What type of activity is most helpful for calming a dysregulated child?
What is a patterned, repetitive, rhythmic activity?
Give an example of something that helps with regulation..
What is "Plan A" in CPS?
Adult comes up with solution to problem
What part of the brain is responsible for responses such as flight, flight or freeze
Brainstem
Is impulsivity always a trait?
What is no — it can be state-dependent and improve with regulation?
This step is about connection and trust
Relate
What happens if you try to reason with a dysregulated student?
They may not be able to understand or respond appropriately
What is "Plan C" in CPS?
Student decides on the solution, adult expectations are removed
Which region is involved in relational connection and emotional regulation?
What is the limbic region
Why is it important to assess a child’s state before expecting learning?
What is because a dysregulated state makes learning difficult or impossible?
This step is where learning and problem-solving happen
Reason
Why does regulation come first?
Because a dysregulated brain can’t process relationships or logic
What is "Plan B" in CPS?
Student and Adult solve the problem collaboratively
What is neuroplasticity
What is the brain’s ability to change and adapt?)
Describe how state awareness helps with co-regulation.
It helps us respond appropriately based on the student’s needs
Match the brain region to the R: Regulate = ___, Relate = ___, Reason = ___.
Brainstem, limbic, cortex
In the brain, development follows this direction.
What is bottom up?
Students/People do well if they can