Creating a routine is important to help reduce stress and anxiety about the unknown and offer stability by creating a predictable day.

A visual schedule can help the day go smoothly and create consistent routines.

Visuals can be helpful when children don't have the words to express how we are feeling.

At times everyone feels frustrated. It's important to have a plan in place to help with calming down.

Breathing techniques can be used any time your child is feeling frustrated, anxious, or upset as a way to calm down.

Controlled choices are useful when a child is having a hard time with transitioning to the next activity or following directions.

Checking in is an important way to gain information about what could be impacting a child's behavior.

Tips for ways to have greater success with children following directions.

Planned ignoring can be used as a way to reduce negative behavior if done correctly.

Positive reinforcement is useful when we are trying to teach a child a new positive behavior or increase appropriate behavior.