Many children diagnosed with autism experience high levels of anxiety which leads to difficult coping skills. Self-regulation helps children on the autism spectrum learn how to mange stress and build resilience. It is through self-regulation that students learn ways to function and manage their own stress, the following links provide information on teaching children techniques on self-regulation. These techniques are also useful for children diagnosed with ADHD and anyone with emotional difficulties and impulses.
30 games and activities for self-regulation
Calm down kit for older children
Emotional dysregulation and the core features of autism spectrum disorder
Emotional regulations and autism spectrum disorder
How can we help kids with self-regulation?
Intervention teaches emotional regulation
Lion and lamb self-regulation activity
Self-regulation in the classroom
Self-regulation/Self-Control: Tips and strategies
Strategies for teaching kids self-regulation
Strategy helps autistic kids rein in emotions
Teaching kids to self-regulate in the classroom
Teaching kids with autism about emotions and self-regulations
