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Coping Strategies

1. Team Approach With Co-Caregivers

Lowers parental overwhelm by sharing tasks

Ongoing collaboration; weekly check-ins

5. Crisis Response Plan

Provides clear steps for handling child meltdowns or crises

Review monthly; update after each incident

9. Proactive Boundaries With Family & Friends

Ensures a supportive environment by clarifying do’s and don’ts

As issues arise; review every few months

2. Intentional Communication Scripts

Prevents frustration and clarifies expectations

As needed before tough or recurring conversations

6. Structured Downtime Plan

Allows parents to handle unexpected changes

Weekly scheduling with daily flexibility

10. Skill-Building Workshops or Courses

Increases parental competence and confidence

Every 6–12 months or as new challenges arise

3. Home–School Collaboration Plan

Reduces conflicting expectations and parental stress

Monthly or as needed by the school team

7. Sibling Support

Ensures siblings don’t feel overlooked or overburdened

Weekly sibling check-ins; revise monthly

4. Antecedent–Behavior–Consequence

Helps parents predict and prevent meltdowns

Daily or whenever issues arise; review weekly

8. Reality Check Sessions

Prevents ongoing frustration by adjusting goals to child's abilities

Monthly or quarterly, as needed

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