Light reads

Click on a drop box below to learn more about any of the following topics!

Behavioral Regulation

Defiant Behavior

Defiant Behavior

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Sensory Meltdown or Tantrum: Which one is it?

https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-meltdown-or-tantrum/
Sensory Dysregulation
https://www.theottoolbox.com/understanding-sensory-dysregulation/

Sensory Diet

Sensory Diet

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Sensory Diet Activities

https://www.sensorysmarts.com/sensory_diet_activities.html

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How to Create Sensory Diet

https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-create-sensory-diet/

Sensory Processing

Sensory Processing

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Early Intervention for Sensory Differences

https://www.theottoolbox.com/early-intervention-for-sensory-differences/
Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist
https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist/
The Alert Program
https://www.theottoolbox.com/alert-program-self-regulation-program/

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After School Regulation

https://theotbutterfly.com/after-school-regulation/sws-podcast/

Social-Emotional Skills

Social Emotional Skills

Social Emotional Skills

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Social Emotional Learning – AOTA Framework

https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/practice/children/schoolmhtoolkit/social-and-emotional-learning-info-sheet.pdf
Social Emotional Skills in Early Childhood
https://www.kidsfirstservices.com/first-insights/how-to-foster-social-emotional-skills-in-preschoolers
Free Social Emotional Curriculum
https://extension.unh.edu/resource/social-emotional-and-mindful-learning-curriculum-no-cost-free

Emotional Regulation

Emotional Regulation

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Emotional Regulation in Kids: Why it’s Hard

https://www.joincoralcare.com/blog/emotional-regulation-and-frustration-tolerance-in-children

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Neurodivergent Perspective on Winnie the Pooh

https://brightwhitelife.co.uk/neurodivergent-perspective-winnie-the-pooh/
Sensory Regulation with Winnie the Pooh Characters
https://wvpbis.org/wvecpbis/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/Sensory-Regulation-with-Winnie-the-Pooh-Characters.pdf

Deep Breathing Techniques

Deep Breathing Techniques

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Breathing Exercises for Kids

https://www.theottoolbox.com/breathing-exercises-for-kids/

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Breathe with Me: Mindfulness for Emotion Regulation

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Breathe-with-Me-Printable-Toolbox.pdf
7 Essential Mindfulness Breathing Exercises
https://www.gentleobservations.com/post/7-essential-mindfulness-breathing-exercises-for-kids-free-printable-cards-included?srsltid=AfmBOoqn6J6WGqhy5mAoo35tCzFzWhbSUhLeLe45ThA64MNAsxhtFfzG

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Dragon Breathing

https://calmahoykids.co.uk/2020/11/16/how-to-use-dragon-breaths-to-calm-angry-feelings/

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Autism Breathing Exercises

https://storybookaba.com/autism-breathing-exercises/

Social Stories

Social Stories

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Social Stories: What, Why, How?

https://theotbutterfly.com/social-stories-for-kids/sws-podcast/

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How to Write a Social Story

https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-write-a-social-story/

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Free Social Stories Library

https://autismbehaviorservices.com/social-stories/

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Boards:

AAC Boards

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Free Resources for Making AAC. Boards / Visual Aids

https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/free-resources-for-making-aac-and-visual-supports/
What are AAC Boards
https://www.communicationcommunity.com/how-to-make-a-communication-board/
Other Types of AAC Devices ($)
https://therapyworks.com/blog/autism/the-most-popular-aac-devices/

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