Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Self-Regulation in Children -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- 1. Self-regulation and ASD -- 2. Standard interventions for ASD -- a. Visual schedules -- b. Simple and complex stories -- c. Video modeling -- d. Transitions and engagement -- e. Working with behaviors (with four case studies) -- Chapter 2: Staying Calm and Alert -- 1. Polyvagal theory and the nervous system -- 2. Calming and alerting techniques -- a. The basics -- b. Heavy work and play -- c. Breathing techniques -- d. Stretching and yoga -- e. Aromatherapy and calming -- f. Getting centered -- Chapter 3: Sensory Modulation -- 1. The senses -- 2. Strategies and adaptations -- a. Hearing -- b. Vision -- c. Touch -- d. Oral motor sensation -- e. Internal sensation, pain, temperature and itch -- f. Movement (body and head sensation and movement) -- 3. How to create a sensory-rich life -- 4. Case study -- Chapter 4: Eating, Sleeping, Bowel and Bladder -- 1. Picky Eating -- a. Causes of picky eating -- b. Sensory strategies -- c. Mealtime strategies -- d. Behavioral strategies -- e. The impact of food sensitivities -- 2. Sleep habits -- 3. Bowel and bladder control -- Chapter 5: Emotions and Emotional Regulation -- 1. Foundations of emotions -- 2. Emotional challenges -- 3. Interventions -- a. Get emotionally grounded -- b. Working with intense emotions -- c. Art and music -- 4. Autism and emotion -- Chapter 6: Executive Function and ADHD -- 1. Executive function -- 2. ADHD -- 3. Interventions -- a. Strategies for structure and organization -- b. Handling complexity -- c. Working with impulsivity and hyperactivity -- d. Attention, stress reduction and mindfulness -- e. Timing therapy -- f. Managing behaviors -- g. Self-management -- h. Case study -- Chapter 7: The Self-Regulated Child.

Worksheets -- Sensory observations throughout the day -- Sensory strategies -- Sensory adaptations -- Therapy schedule -- Heavy work/play/exercise schedule -- Bibliography -- Resources -- Index.