All about Autism with Diane and Tara Vassallo
Home Education Matters
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Navigating Emotions and Exposure for Autistic Children
This chapter explores the emotional challenges faced by autistic children when transitioning from school to home, focusing on the 'coke bottle effect' which sees feelings released in safe spaces. It discusses the importance of developing coping strategies and creating positive experiences to mitigate sensory overload and aversive reactions. The conversation also emphasizes the need for compassionate, gradual exposure to fears and preferences, avoiding coercive methods to foster better integration and happiness.
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