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Heightened Emotions
Heightened Emotions
The Behavior Escalation Cycle
The Behavior Escalation Cycle
Do:
Remain calm and neutral
Model coping & regulation strategies
Engage in co-regulation with the student
Provide strategies to engage in self-regulation
Do Not:
Provide too many choices
Use coercive language/promises (e.g. "if you do x, I will give you y")
Give reminders of what the student will be missing during challenges
What is self-regulation?
What is self-regulation?
Self-regulation is the ability to manage your emotions and behavior in accordance with the demands of a situation. It can also be referred to as "emotional regulation" or "self-control". This includes how we are able to remain calm, react appropriately to different situations, process our emotions, and adapt our behaviors.
For children, difficulties with self-regulation may look like:
Frequent meltdowns or tantrums
Trouble focusing on or transitioning between activities
Physical aggression or inappropriate behaviors with others
Trouble calming down after something exciting or active play
Demanding things immediately
What is co-regulation?
What is co-regulation?
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