Supporting emotion regulation in individuals with ASD, ADHD and bipolar disorder through trauma-informed instruction and self-regulation strategies
Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
; 2022.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-2192174
ABSTRACT
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have endured drastic changes in educational routines. Such disruptions can be especially challenging for students who struggle with executive functioning, self-regulation and emotion regulation, such as students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder. Using a framework of trauma-informed instruction, the authors supported classroom teachers in implementing sensory spaces for students with ASD, ADHD and bipolar disorder. The project included professional development and funding for teachers to develop, procure and offer sensory tools and strategies to assist students in recognising and managing emotions. The authors collected data on the effectiveness of the sensory supports, combining teacher surveys and student behaviour data. Results indicated increased teacher knowledge on trauma-informed instruction and use of sensory supports to promote executive functioning and self-regulation and decreased target behaviours in students based on structured observation and anecdotal teacher feedback.
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Web of Science
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English
Journal:
Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
Year:
2022
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Article
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