“Calm down” isn’t a plan. Nurse and simulation specialist Amy Wilson shows parents and coaches how to help youth—especially neurodivergent—fencers regulate first and go explosive on purpose when it counts. We cover warning signs, low-tech visual tools, co-regulation, and fast in-the-moment resets that keep kids engaged and confident on competition day. Guest Amy Wilson — Nurse & Higher-Ed Simulation Specialist; youth fencing parent; advocate for neurodivergent athletes Chapters 00:00 Why regulation beats “calm down” 01:18 Bringing nursing/simulation skills to fencing 02:52 Fencing’s unique regulation challenge 03:12 Emotional regulation vs. calm 04:30 Early dysregulation cues 05:53 “Pull the pin on purpose” 07:05 Why intervene; what’s at risk if we don’t 11:05 Why fencing can be great for neurodivergent athletes 14:46 Getting started: observe, map home → strip 18:31 Parent–coach partnership; translating instruction 23:51 Visual tools and peer evaluation 29:50 When the fuse pops: safe...