When it comes to behavioral outbursts and navigating those big feelings that our little ones will experience, we are faced with many questions: What is causing this? Is it sensory? Is it behavioral? Am I managing this the right way? Do they feel supported through this? What more can I do? This resource packet was originally created to help support the staff and families that we work with - and now it's available to you, too! When it comes to the development of coping skills, it is important to know what is realistic. This resource covers the foundations for self-regulation and coping skills, and how caregivers, teachers and therapists can encourage these in their children. Included in this download, you'll find a significant amount of information regarding this topic, including: - Behavioral considerations: what the underlying cause(s) may be, and what you can begin to explore - Sensory vs. behavior: discussing the differences and similarities of behavioral tantrums and sensory meltdowns - Co-regulation and the development of coping skills: what's required for self-regulation, how self-regulation skills develop and what's required of our children to utilize these skills - Managing meltdowns: steps of the meltdown, when we can ideally intervene and steps to ensure we are heard - De-escalation techniques and how to encourage regulation: steps to help your child identify, process and respond to emotions while still holding healthy behavioral boundaries - Height of the meltdown: management and techniques supports that can encourage regulation, decrease overstimulation and - Calming exercises and strategies - Additional resources and references: recommended reading for caregivers, recommended reading for children and recommended Instagram handles -- DIGITAL DOWNLOADS INSTRUCTIONS Please note that the Etsy app does not support downloads. To download your digital files from Etsy, you will need to use a web browser instead. Follow these steps: 1. Open a web browser and go to your Etsy account 2. Click on "Purchases" 3. Select your order 4. Click on "Download Files" to get your digital files. -- Your download and use of this product imply an understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Want to see more products like these? Check us out on Instagram @developmentools!
