Author(s): Leah Kuypers; Michelle Garcia Winner (Foreword by)

Teacher Reference

The "Zones" concept and learning activities help children and adults manage their emotions and sensory needs while also addressing executive functioning skills and "Social Thinking" concepts. The "Zones" teaches students and clients how to identify their levels of arousal and/or sensory need, which calming strategies work for them. The "Zones" strategies are applicable to elementary regular education and all levels of special education students (early childhood through high school depending on cognitive abilities and maturity level).