How can we build the young child’s regulation skills? Co-regulation, sensory processing using a strength-based focus can be key factors in building the young child’s regulation skills. We want children to grow up with awareness of others, communication skills, and emotional strength needed for life. We can begin by accepting their current behavior as communication, connecting to their functional skills and using this to help identify their play strengths and sensory processing which can support co-regulation, build attachments, and foster a sense of safety. When we as caregivers are intentional about these interactions it empowers the child to advocate for themselves later in life and reinforces trust and confidence in themselves.