Building Self-Regulation Skills: A Guide for Children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Issues

Congratulations to Teresa Garland and Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies on Finishing as a Silver Finalist in the Psychology Category at the 2015 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards!

Keeping children’s 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 adaptations, this resource is designed to help children gain more control over their lives. Each chapter provides rich background and theoretical material to help readers better understand the issues children face.

Topics include:

• Basic and advanced methods to calm a child and prevent outbursts and meltdowns
• Interventions for 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 and techniques for releasing them

This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for parents, educators, and professionals working with children with autism, ADHD, and sensory disorders.