Emotional regulation is a very big topic not only for autistic kids but adults as well! . We have learned so much in Early Childhood Development in how the adults need to be the safe space for emotions and feelings. They need to accept them, support by being the calm in their child’s storm and not punish by yelling, shaming, pushing down or belittling an emotion or a feeling. This can be hard Sometimes when OUR inner emotions trigger us.
What’s a trigger you notice you have when it comes to your child’s behavior?