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baseline mood. falling asleep or staying asleep, holistic development and well-being of
• Impulsive behavior: Acting on can be associated with emotional children, and can assist them on their
impulses without considering dysregulation. Emotional challenges journey.
the consequences is a common may interfere with the ability to relax
trait associated with emotional and unwind before bedtime. “The ability of a school to recognise and
dysregulation. This may include • Difficulty identifying emotions: Some address emotional challenges directly
impulsive decisions, outbursts or children with emotional dysregulation correlates with a child's academic success
even physical aggression. may have difficulty recognising and and overall mental health. A school that
• Difficulty with transitions: Changes labeling their own emotions. This prioritises emotional well-being fosters
in routine or unexpected transitions lack of emotional awareness can classroom environments tailored to
can be particularly challenging for contribute to challenges in effectively promote resilience, creating a supportive
those with emotional dysregulation. regulating their feelings. space where children feel understood and
They may struggle to adapt to new validated,” says Sutherland.
situations, leading to increased Sutherland says that while the above
stress and emotional upheaval. could be indicators of emotional Such environments will be characterised
• Poor frustration tolerance: Children dysregulation, they should serve as a by teachers who are trained to recognise
with emotional dysregulation may starting point for investigation, not a signs of emotional dysregulation and
have a low threshold for frustration. diagnostic checklist, as every individual is implement strategies that nurture
Minor setbacks or challenges that unique. If parents have cause for concern, resilience. By emphasising emotional
others may handle with ease can they should seek professional help from intelligence alongside academic
lead to intense emotional reactions. a qualified professional or educational achievement, these schools equip
• Social difficulties: Emotional expert to help guide them and their children with essential life skills, enabling
dysregulation can impact child. It is crucial to approach emotional them to navigate challenges with
interpersonal relationships. Children dysregulation with sensitivity and avoid resilience and adaptability.
may struggle with making and making assumptions.
maintaining friendships due to Ultimately, choosing a school that values
difficulties in understanding and Generally, the approach to supporting and incorporates emotional well-being
responding appropriately to social children dealing with dysregulation will into its educational philosophy, lays
cues. include building emotional awareness, the foundation for children to thrive
• Physical symptoms: Emotional developing structured routines, teaching academically, emotionally, and socially,
dysregulation can manifest coping skills, engaging in collaborative sets them on a path to long-term success.
physically. Children may experience problem solving, and building and
headaches, stomach aches, muscle maintaining healthy boundaries. Information and photos supplied by
tension or other physical symptoms Meropa Communications on behalf
in response to emotional distress. It may also become necessary to find of The Bridge Assisted Learning
• Sleep disturbances: Disruptions in a school that understands emotional School, Morningside
sleep patterns, such as difficulty dysregulation; this is paramount for the

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