Practical Strategies for Supporting Emotional Regulation in Students with Autism

1. Three Guidelines; 2 Sensory Strategy Overview; SECTION I Show and Tell; 3. Modeling; 4. Show How Many / Show How Long; 5. Verbalize a Rule; SECTION II Moving On; 6. First/Thenl 7. Offer a Choice; 8. I Start/You Finish; SECTION III Helping Hands; 9. Simple Tasks; 10. Incentive Charts; 11. Visual Schedules; SECTION IV One More Thing; 12 Techniques; References; Appendix A - Strategies At-a-Glance; Appendix B - Techniques At-a-Glance; Appendix C - Proposed IEP Goals for Regulation; Appendix D - Sample Situations Using Our Strategies

An informative and practical guide for educators, clinicians, and parents of children who struggle with self-regulation and attention to tasks. The authors clearly have thought critically about what works best for their students, and strive to implement strategies that optimize opportunities for learning, social engagement, and independence.