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Understanding and Managing Difficult Feelings in Autism – Videos

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The following 12 videos and resources have been made for families who have a child with autism. They are best used after visiting our other supportive resources. The resources on this page are designed to help you support your child in understanding and managing their feelings as part of their autism. We would suggest that you watch the introduction video first as it explains how to use the resources.

When you have finished using the resources, please complete the form at the bottom of the page so that we can continue to improve the resources we offer.

How to use these videos (3 mins)

Please watch the introduction below to help you get the best out of the resources.

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Introducing the 6 steps of emotion regulation (2 mins)

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Understanding emotions in autism (9 mins)

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Making sense of your child's emotions (4 mins)

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Managing meltdowns (4 mins)

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Steps 1 and 2 - Recognising and naming feelings (3 mins)

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Step 3 - Making sense of feelings (3 mins)

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Step 4 - Taking control of feelings (11 mins)

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Step 5 - Trying different ways of managing feelings (9 mins)

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Step 6 - Putting the plan together (2 mins)

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Looking after yourself (3 mins)

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Final thoughts (3 mins)

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Resource Pack
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Now that you have watched the videos, please complete the following form. If you need support or have questions about the videos you can also find support below.

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Please contact Sheffield CAMHS to request further input or a re-referral to the team.
Becton Centre, call 0114 305 3106
Centenary House, call 0114 305 3218

If you live outside Sheffield (or are not under the care of Sheffield services)

You can ask your GP for a referral to a local service like CAMHS.

Any requests for support on this form for young people not under the care of Ryegate will not be processed.

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Google Translate may not translate all words correctly. Please contact us on 0114 271 7645 if you are unable to translate or access the videos.

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The subtitles are translated through YouTube, again some words may not be translated correctly. Please contact us on 0114 271 7645 if you are unable to translate or access the videos.

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