The Regulation Roadmap
😡 Guiding Your Child Beyond Dysregulation To Thrive 😌
Move beyond reactive responses to true emotional regulation
Is your child experiencing big emotions, intense meltdowns, sudden shutdowns, or behaviour that seems to go from 0 to 100 in a split second?
Meltdowns and behavioural outbursts are involuntary stress responses driven by a flooded autonomic nervous system, not deliberate defiance. By moving from a mindset of correction to connection, parents can transform how they support their child’s nervous system. Join us for an evidence-based training program where we unpack the neurological and sensory factors driving emotional dysregulation.
Why attend?
Empower yourself with practical strategies grounded in both the medical and social models of autism. By learning how to navigate these perspectives, you’ll be better equipped to:
Navigate the after school collapse
Avoid and manage the “Coke Bottle Effect”
Support your child while building trust and connection.
Learn the tools and technique to support self regulation.
Get the Toolkit: Leave with a toolkit containing 4 tools you can use at home.
💰 Cost: It’s FREE for OAP families
🧑🏫 Led by ABA-trained facilitators with oversight by an RBA
Who Should Attend?
👨👩👦 Parents who want to understand their child’s behaviours and provide effective long-term support instead of just reactive discipline.
Eligibility
✅ Must be a caregiver of a child or teen under 18 with autism.
✅ Must be registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and have a valid OAP registration number.
💻 Access to an internet connection and a device with a camera/microphone for virtual meetings.
🏡 A private space for participating in virtual sessions (if possible).
What you’ll learn:
✅ The 5 Survival Responses: Gain clear insight into what’s happening when your child is experiencing big emotions.
✅ Reframing the Outburst: Learn the difference between a temper tantrum and a meltdown and why it’s so important to understand.
✅ Spot the Root Causes: Examine why your child’s nervous system is setting off their survival response and how you can support them.
✅ Step Zero: Before they can learn they need connection. Find out how and why.
✅ Strategies for Self Regulation: Learn the strategies experts use to develop self regulation skills.
✅ Timing is Everything: Learn how and when to introduce strategies effectively.
