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Self-regulation interventions and strategies, keeping the body, mind and emotions on task in children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

non fiction

Self-regulation interventions and strategies

keeping the body, mind and emotions on task in children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders

Keeping children bodies, minds and emotions on task just got easier with this new book from self-regulation expert Teresa Garland. Featuring more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies and adaptation for helping children gain more control over their lives. Each chapter provides rich background and theoretical material to help the reader better understand the issues our children face. Topics include: = Basic and advanced methods to calm a child and to preventing outbursts and melt-downs = Interventions to help with attention problems, impulse control, distractibility and the ability to sit still = Stories and video-modeling for autism, along with techniques to quell repetitive behaviors = Sensory strategies for sensitivity and craving = Behavioral and sensory approaches to picky eating = Ways to increase organization skills using technology and apps = Strategies for managing strong emotions as well as techniques for releasing them

"Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Dedication""; ""Self-Regulation in Children: Contents ""; ""About the Author""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)""; ""1. Self-regulation and ASD""; ""2. Standard interventions for ASD""; ""a. Visual schedules""; ""b. Simple and complex stories""; ""c. Video modeling""; ""d. Transitions and engagement""; ""e. Working with behaviors (with four case studies)""; ""Chapter 2: Staying Calm and Alert""; ""1. Polyvagal theory and the nervous system""; ""2. Calming and alerting techniques""; ""a. The basics"""B. Heavy work and play""""c. Breathing techniques""; ""d. Stretching and yoga""; ""e. Aromatherapy and calming""; ""f. Getting centered""; ""Chapter 3: Sensory Modulation""; ""1. The senses""; ""2. Strategies and adaptations""; ""a. Hearing""; ""b. Vision""; ""c. Touch""; ""d. Oral motor sensation""; ""e. Internal sensation, pain, temperature and itch""; ""f. Movement (body and head sensation and movement)""; ""3. How to create a sensory-rich life""; ""4. Case study""; ""Chapter 4: Eating, Sleeping, Bowel and Bladder""; ""1. Picky Eating""; ""a. Causes of picky eating"""B. Sensory strategies""""c. Mealtime strategies""; ""d. Behavioral strategies""; ""e. The impact of food sensitivities""; ""2. Sleep habits""; ""3. Bowel and bladder control""; ""Chapter 5: Emotions and Emotional Regulation""; ""1. Foundations of emotions""; ""2. Emotional challenges""; ""3. Interventions""; ""a. Get emotionally grounded""; ""b. Working with intense emotions""; ""c. Art and music""; ""4. Autism and emotion""; ""Chapter 6: Executive Function and ADHD""; ""1. Executive function""; ""2. ADHD""; ""3. Interventions""; ""a. Strategies for structure and organization"""B. Handling complexity""""c. Working with impulsivity and hyperactivity""; ""d. Attention, stress reduction and mindfulness""; ""e. Timing therapy""; ""f. Managing behaviors""; ""g. Self-management""; ""h. Case study""; ""Chapter 7: The Self-Regulated Child""; ""Worksheets""; ""Sensory observations throughout the day""; ""Sensory strategies""; ""Sensory adaptations""; ""Therapy schedule""; ""Heavy work/play/exercise schedule""; ""Bibliography""; ""Resources""; ""Index""

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