In this course, you’ll learn how to provide co-regulation support that is individualized for each child based on their unique profile. The video presentation and handouts provide specific guidance for understanding a child’s sensory and arousal profile and implementing relevant strategies. You’ll learn how to navigate dysregulation and how to utilize strategies in your sessions to facilitate a trusting relationship, foster engagement, and grow communication skills. You’ll also receive the resources you need to educate and support caregivers with co-regulation. The digital course workbook contains over 30 pages of printable resources to support your therapy objectives and parent coaching practice. This includes the printable sensory and arousal screening form which will help you to develop your observation skills in order to select the just-right strategy to support the unique needs of each child.

This course will cover how to foster early communication skills by starting with a strong foundation of connection and co-regulation. Participants will learn the basic tenets of a relationship-based approach, practical strategies for co-regulation and connection, and how regulation impacts attention, engagement, and communication.