Self-Regulation Milestones Handout for Ages 0-6 (OT)

Self-regulation skills play a fundamental role in promoting well-being across the lifespan, and is a child’s ability to understand and manage their own behaviors and reactions according to the various demands of a particular situation. This involves finding ways to cope and/or adjust behaviors and reactions to strong emotions like frustration, excitement, anger, and embarrassment. Understanding common self-regulation milestones and strategies can be helpful for both caregivers and healthcare providers.