Creating safe and predictable environments
Predictability reduces anxiety.
Helpful strategies include:
- consistent routines
- visual schedules
- clear transition warnings
- familiar rituals such as greetings or bedtime routines
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Consistent routines
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Visual schedules
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Transition warnings
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Familiar rituals such as bedtime routines.
These structures help children feel secure and prepared for what comes next.
