helping neuro-divergent littles regress
meal plans: give your little a couple options for what they can eat!
portions: give half portions, but more diversity in foods!
textures: find out what textures your little likes! ex: mashed potatos vs celery sticks
shapes: some littles will be more willing to eat healthy is the food is fun! dinosaur shapes, faces, animals etc!
calm: make sure your little feels safe. don’t raise your voice, or speak loudly. many regressors have anxiety with loud voices!
assertive: littles need structure! let them know you know what’s best for them without being harsh!
playful: when your little is playful, use cute voices to mime their toys!
consent: ALWAYS make sure you have verbal consent before making decisions for them!
hands: be careful not to squeeze or grab your little! this is threatening and can trigger them!
face: relax your face muscles! furrowed brows or angry face can be scary! make sure you look relaxed and make them feel safe
conversation: make your little feel engaged. talk with them, not at them! your little may feel silly if you don’t look interested!
understanding: remember any triggers that may bother your little! ex: raising your hand, pretending to hit them etc.. these can be very manipulative and upsetting
insomnia: many littles struggle with insomnia or other sleeping issues! make sure they have their medicines!
comfort item: sleeping with a comfort item definitely helps good sleep! DO NOT take away this item as punishment!!!!
pajamas: cute comfy pajamas will help your little regress, and become sleepy! make aure they are comfortable before going to sleep! discomfort can cause bad dreams
night light: sometimes the dark can be scary! think about getting a night light, or a glow bear for your little!
