Children need your grown-up words to help them figure out what’s going on. They may need a soothing touch or even a tight bear hug to help them start to de-escalate the crazy internal stimuli. Frustrated? Take a break. Angry? Hang on . . . take a break. Crying? Take a break. Offer your child a break with or without you. Give him specifics on his behavior. “It looks like you’re having a hard time controlling your body. You need a break. Do you want me to come with you or do you want to be by yourself?” “Your silly is getting too big right now. You need a break.” “I can see you’re very
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