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This website excerpt from "Managing Emotions: Tools and Techniques for Calming Your Child" offers guidance for parents of autistic children on managing their children's intense emotions. The article emphasizes understanding emotional dysregulation in autism, identifying common triggers like sensory sensitivities and communication difficulties, and implementing practical strategies such as sensory-friendly solutions, emotional regulation techniques, and de-escalation methods. It also stresses the importance of establishing routines and providing support for the whole family, including siblings and parents themselves. Finally, it highlights the role of advocacy and seeking professional help when needed.