Self-regulation is the ability to manage one’s emotions, behaviours, and thoughts in a way that is socially acceptable and allows for achieving personal goals. For many children, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or learning disabilities (LD), mastering self-regulation can be challenging. These children often struggle with understanding and expressing their emotions, leading to […]
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You may have heard about the zones of regulations before. Understanding how the approach works is not complicated at all. The good news is there are many zones of regulation resources that can help you implement the approach in everyday situations. What is ‘zones of regulations’? Zones of Regulation is an approach used to support […]
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Understanding the implications of Coronavirus is challenging for most of us so it is to be expected that some children with autism may struggle to understand what is going on. New rules, new ways to interact, and changes to routines can lead to raised fears and frustrations. This is why it is so important that […]
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What is a speech and language delay? In the most simple terms, a speech and language delay occurs when a child isn’t developing speech and language at an expected rate. It is a common developmental problem that affects as many as 10% of preschool children. Language delay may affect what the child can say (expressive language), […]
Continue readingRewarding good behaviour encourages children to repeat the same behaviour. A child will learn to do the things or demonstrate the behaviour for which he receives positive feedback and avoid behaviour that generates no reward or attention. Develops Positive Habits Rewarding good behaviour helps children develop little routines and rituals important to everyday life. Much […]
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