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[quote=Anonymous]We use a similar approach that a PP uses. We talk A LOT about feelings. And I try really really hard to narrate my own feelings when a situation is escalating I’ll say “ larlo i need to take a break. My heart is beating really fast, and my face feels red hot. I’m going to sit on the couch and take some deep breaths. When I’m calm I would love to talk with you. Would you like to sit with me as well?” We have talked about a “tool box” and we talk about getting into the tool box to get what we need. The tool box is  “filled” with self regulating items. (Deep breaths, a weighted blanket, taking a walk outside, horse breaths, and a count down 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can touch, 2 things you can smell one thing you can taste).

Our OT uses the color system red, green, yellow. Red is you’re moving too fast or too angry, green is moving at right speed and yellow is slow.

When he is having a melt down I usually say “ I would love to talk with you, but it’s really hard to talk when you’re yelling.” We’ve been talking about melt downs and if he is melting down a ton over something silly I’ll say “wow you’re a Florida snowman right now. You’re just melting down. When you become a New York snowman we can talk!” He thinks it’s funny and usually will calm down and is able to talk to me. It’s hard and exhausting. [/quote]

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