Co-Regulation

Self-regulation is a difficult skill for anyone, especially children and youth. Children learn the skill of self-regulation through co-regulation with a trusted adult, such as parent/guardian. Self-regulation is a skill, just like learning to ride a bike and young people need support and practice in learning this skill. Co-regulation is best practiced regularly, for at least 5 minutes a day of uninterrupted time with parent/guardian.  

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Smooth Transitions 

How to hold boundaries while transitioning from a choice to non-choice activity.

 Background information: 

Providing choice activities for children is important for their sense of control and autonomy, but sometimes you need to direct them to an activity that is not a choice, such as sleep time, or going to school. 

 Here are some general reminders and a step-by-step guide for holding the boundary while transitioning from one activity to the next. 

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Social Stories for Anxiety 

Social stories can help with:

• New experiences – first day of School, going on an airplane. 

• Transitions – moving from one activity or environment to the next.

• Social skills – sharing, taking turns, resolving conflicts.

• Learning routines – bedtime routine, morning routine.

• Setting expectations for behavior – visiting the library, road trips.

• Specific behavioral issues – spitting, hitting, name-calling.

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