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A "5" Could Make Me Lose Control! An activity-based method for evaluating and supporting highly anxious students

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As a school psychologist working with children with all types of social skills concerns, this book is a must. The children do not have to put things into words as they just put the item in the pocket they feel it belongs. The items are very short and can be read to the children, as well. It is so visual and concrete that a child can express what bothers him without the stress of trying to put it in words is no longer there to bother him. Students seem to really like it. I have had a couple ask to play that control game again. This was definitely worth the money.

Being the grandmother of an autistic boy and also a special education paraeducator, this item is a MUST HAVE! It is very hands on and
a great visual tool. It can be used in so many different situations.
You will not be disappointed.

This book is a great visual tool for students on the autism spectrum. It uses colors and numbers to help children understand their own emotions and begin to self regulate. I highly recommend it to parents and teachers.

When we implemented this program into my sons daily function at school his behaviors went from daily to nearly non existant. He is high functioning autism but for the past 6 weeks has ran away from school 3 times, had severe meltdowns in the classroom which included turning over desks and chairs, and has also kicked and kit teachers when he felt threatened. Our school system is not as educated as many on the subject of autism and did handle many situation very wrong to provoke the behaviors but once we implemented this program and the teachers and my son learned how to use it functionally, he made great progress! We are now working hard to implement this program into our home in hopes that he will be nicer to his brother. -Crys from AL [...]

As a SPED teacher who focuses on children on the Spectrum, this book is must have! Coupled alongside Michelle Garcia-Winner's Think Social Curriculum and the Superflex books, these are my go to places for almost every situation. The 5-point scale allows the students to take charge of their own feelings, and gives a common vocabulary to everyone! A must have for any person who works with students on the Spectrum!

I have used this activity with a wide range of students and have gotten rich information regarding "stressors." This helped me to then work with students on coping mechanisms and work with staff on prevention, when possible.

This Scale of 5 activity is a great companion to the scale of 5 method. It is fun, quick, and easy to use. You will gain valuable informaiton about feelings, likes, and challenges from your students with cognitive disabilities.This activity can be used with students of all levels that have difficulty talking about thier behavior, not just children with autism specttum disorders.

Great helpers in controlling my son's feelings and behavior that can be used in school and at home!

This is a very useful tool for helping children share their personal point of view. Talkative children like sharing why they made the choices they did. Less verbal kids will reveal much just by their placement of the cards.

This is an awesome way to communicate to others, of your childs level of control. Awsome for not only ASD children, but also with ADHD, and other Autistic behaviors.