Chapter 1: What Is Emotional Regulation?
The Role of Emotional Regulation in Daily Life
Understanding the Emotional Regulation Process
Challenges in Emotional Regulation for Children with Autism
Building a Foundation for Emotional Regulation
Chapter 2: The Connection Between Autism, Emotional Regulation, and the Brain
The Brain and Autism
How the Brain Processes Emotions
Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation
Executive Function and Emotional Regulation
Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Ability to Change
Chapter 3: The CALM Framework
Why CALM Matters
Chapter 4: The COOL Framework
Why COOL Matters
Building a Personalized COOL Plan
Creating a COOL Environment
Chapter 5: The CONNECTED Framework
Why CONNECTION Matters
Key Components of the CONNECTED Framework:
Building a Personalized CONNECTED Plan
The Power of Connection
Chapter 6: Creating an Emotional Regulation Plan
Chapter 7: Overcoming Common Challenges
Encouragement for Parents and Caregivers
Chapter 8: Maintaining Progress and Preventing Regression
The Importance of Consistency
Adapting Strategies as Your Child Grows
Encouraging Generalization Across Settings
Celebrating Progress
Preventing Regression
Building a Support Network
Staying Motivated
Chapter 9: Creating an Emotional Regulation Plan
Benefits of an Emotional Regulation Plan:
Steps to Create a Personalized Plan
Implementing the Plan
Regularly Reviewing and Updating the Plan
Overcoming Challenges During Implementation
Empowering Your Child for Long-Term Success
A Note from the Author
Empower your child with the tools they need to thrive. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist, this book is packed with actionable strategies, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities like the CALM, COOL, and CONNECTED framework to create personalized emotional regulation plans. Take the first step toward transforming emotional struggles into stepping stones for growth and connection.
Get your copy today and embark on a journey of understanding, resilience, and hope for your child's brighter future!