Therapeutic tool – A snack pack in the car.
A Snack Pack in the car. Car rides can be high stress times because it is a time of transition. You cannot be in a car and not have a […]
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A Snack Pack in the car. Car rides can be high stress times because it is a time of transition. You cannot be in a car and not have a […]
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Sometimes the best thing to do in a situation is to make it simple. I know that I can talk a little too much and over explain. Am I trying
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How often are you in a crowded area and you need something for your child to do? Maybe to help them regulate their emotions and keep them occupied while waiting
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Music! There is a reason for the saying “music calms the savage beast”. Music has a way of connecting with our emotions and easing our anxiety. With the right beat
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Not saying anything, not ‘adding’. There are times in life when a response will make things worse and not better, when adding another sound or word will actually escalate an
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Different ways of saying “no”. Sometimes the trigger that creates dysregulation is a word, and often that word is “no”. Parents and carers still need to say “no” as giving
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Extra! Extra what? Extra everything! If you know your child needs it, if you know your child likes it, then have extra on hand. We have a child that goes
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Popcorn Popcorn can be salty or sweet, so it can feel either need in the child. It is also widely available and doesn’t cost much, making it easy to attain.
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A large piece of material; sheet, duvet cover, or throw. What can a large piece of material do? It can be your tool for engagement, it can be nurturing and
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McDonalds! What??? The big M and a Happy Meal being a therapeutic tool? How could this be? We use McD’s in our home, but where your family goes is up
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