Autism & Neurodiversity

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Jason & Debbie Grygla

12 May 2023

18m 41s

93. Co-regulation Why it Matters When You Parent or Work with Autistic & Neurodivergent Young People with Debbie

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Our role in co-regulation can have a significant impact on an autistic or neurodivergent’s ability to develop self-regulation skills.

Multiple studies suggest this impacts every area of their life and well-being.

Are the approaches you’re taking offering co-regulation or co-escalation?

This matters!

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • Why co-regulation matters more than we may realize.
  • What the three developmental stages of self-regulation are and the role caregivers play.
  • How autistic and neurodivergents have extra challenges in developing regulation skills.
  • What approaches you may be using that are actually offering co-escalation.
  • How to support through co-regulation.

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