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Feelings, sensory needs and behaviour
Feelings, sensory needs and behaviour
Meltdowns and shutdowns, sensory differences, stimming, feelings and keeping everyone safe.
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Meltdown, tantrum or shutdown? How to tell and what to do
A meltdown is overwhelm, not bad behaviour. How to tell it from a tantrum or a shutdown, and what helps before, during and after.
13 minute read
Helping your child understand feelings and find calm
Why feelings can be hard to notice and name, how to teach them, calm tools and a calm space, signs of anxiety and where to get help in Canada.
12 minute read