Autism and Emotional Regulation: The Complete Parent's Guide to Building the Skills That Actually Transfer

This guide covers the entire landscape: why emotional regulation is uniquely difficult for autistic brains, the specific neurological differences at play — interoception, alexithymia, window of tolerance — and a tiered model that addresses prevention, the moment itself, and recovery. These are the strategies that research supports, that OTs and therapists use, and that actually transfer into your child's real daily life.