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Tools for Regulation

I've listed a few things to try but also feel free to download my handout on balance... the visuals help with self-monitoring and the tools are sometimes more easily accessible when they are on paper. Good luck!

These tools can help kids when their threshold is too LOW or they need less input.

Things to Consider about the Environment:

Adding in MORE:

Bright Lights
Music that has faster beat or irregular rhythm
Unexpected activities or demands- bell to signal work is done
Adding other stimuli (ie, doing homework with music or tv on)
Incorporating movement into activity (ie. dynamic sitting on a ball, wobble stool or spinning chair, lying on stomach to complete work)
Rolling over a large ball so the head is down
Jumping, activating muscles (pushups, squats), chewing gum

Adding in LESS:

Calming music or noise-cancelling headphones
Predictability and routine/structure so they know what is next, list or images they can check off when done
Dim or natural light (as compared to fluorescent light)
Maintained pressure (deep pressure into the shoulders, weighted blanket)
Linear movement- rocking in a chair or in your lap
Spaces for recovery or break time that are quiet, with dim light and that have soothing textures or comfort items

These tools can help kids when their threshold is too HIGH and they need more input.

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