The emotional world for people on the spectrum can be very scary! Emotions often come without warning andΒ are difficult to label and connect to a cause, which leaves the person unable to control them. β€œYou cannotΒ control what you cannot define, label, and understand.” ( Excerpt from The Autism Discussion Page, pg 285),Β therefore it is very important we give the child skills and strategies to understand and regulate their emotions.

 

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Check out my previous podcasts on Emotional Regulation:

  • Episode 126: Using Games to Teach – Part 1: All the Skills you can Learn
  • Episode 71: How to Help Children Manage their Emotions with Lauren Brukner
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