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KEY MESSAGE 6: when needs are not met properly, stress chemicals such
as cortisol are released into our bloodstream.
Some people already have higher stress levels or are more vulnerable / sensitive to
stressors due to:
▪ Difficult past experiences
▪ Current difficult experiences
▪ A neurodiverse profile (which may just be how they were born):
KEY MESSAGE 7: To manage stressors, we need good Control Centre Skills
(also known as Executive Function Skills):
