Today’s episode focuses on strategies for supporting emotional and sensory regulation in young autistic preschoolers. It emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive classroom environment, utilizing sensory tools, and the role of co-regulation with adults. The discussion also highlights the need for tailored interventions and integrating regulation strategies throughout the day, as well as specific approaches for sensory seekers and avoiders. Finally, it addresses the long-term benefits of developing regulation skills in children.
Takeaways:
The classroom environment plays a critical role in supporting regulation.
Minimizing sensory overload is essential for autistic kids.
Calming corners can help children manage sensory input and emotions.
Visual supports enhance communication and reduce behavioral challenges.
Sensory tools can help children achieve an optimal level of arousal.
Co-regulation involves adults modeling calmness to help children.
Understanding each child's unique sensory needs is crucial.
Integrating regulation strategies throughout the day is important.
Heavy work activities can help sensory seekers feel centered.
Helping autistic preschoolers develop regulation skills leads to lifelong benefits.
Links:
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