Learn the skills and strategies to help you regulate how you feel.
This group program is for Autistic children and teens ages 7 – 17 who want help identifying emotions in themselves and others. Participants will learn strategies to self-regulate their responses and preventative strategies to solve problems in social situations.
Activities include deep breathing and mind and body awareness exercises to help regulate emotions.
Topics covered can include:
- Labeling and recognizing emotions in oneself and others
- Learning to take perspective
- Using calming techniques
- Identifying signs of stress and anxiety in oneself and others
- Practicing problem-solving skills
This group program is overseen by a Registered Behaviour Analyst and is an eligible expense under Core Clinical Services within the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).