In this book, Ms. Murphy explains co-regulation as a way of being with, doing together, and teaching children with learning challenges. Instead of the adult directing and prompting the child through endless steps of an activity, a common method that can quickly become frustrating for all involved, with a co-regulation approach, the adult sets up activities such that the child has a specific role, one in which they are competent, and through this role the child, from the start, successfully participates in the whole, meaningful activity, and--and perhaps most importantly--participates in harmony together with the adult. More learning comes through creating alterations to the child’s role (e.g., swapping roles), or adding complexity to the role or to the activity itself. In this way adults expand children’s competence through meaningful participation and from a place of harmonious interaction. Activities included as examples are as disparate as cooking, playing games, and playdates. As in her Declarative Language Handbook, Ms. Murphy presents complex material with clarity and compelling, illustrative examples. This book will be invaluable for parents as well as teachers, and therapists across disciplines. 

Wonderfully clear, ‘deceptively simple’ and such a fantastic guide to co-regulation!!

Which is such a great way to be with kids.

Karen Levine, Ph.D., Psychologist, Lecturer on Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School 

Relationship is the key to unlocking true reciprocal communication, intrinsic motivation, and a strong sense of self.  Linda Murphy's companion books, Declarative Language Handbook and Co-Regulation Handbook, are clear, concise and communicate core principles of person-centered care I find foundational in my work.  I will be reaching for and promoting these two books often to support the families I serve.

Sherri Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, Founder of Communicating Potential LLC

A few months ago I said, in reference  to Linda Murphy”s Declarative Language Handbook, that it would be “the most important book on the shelves of clinicians and parents.”  While I stand by this statement  I am adapting and signaling that there are now two most-important handbooks.

 Parents and professionals alike will be pleased by the conceptual dove-tailing of Declarative Language and Co-Regulation.  The writing is scientifically elegant and the theoretical underpinnings come alive through illustrative examples and easily applied real-life activities. 

Rachelle K. Sheely Phd President RDIconnect, Inc

Linda does an amazing job of explaining what co-regulation is and how to implement it when working with children. This book is so user friendly - providing examples, games, and stories that are so relatable. Linda does a great job connecting the dots to help readers understand how co-regulation relates to many other important aspects of life such as self-regulation, executive functioning and creating meaningful social experiences. Using co-regulation during my occupational therapy sessions has helped me make better connections and relationships with the children that I treat. Each relationship has been formed in such a fluid and natural way - it feels so balanced. Such a great read, I can't wait to recommend this book to the families that I work with in the future!

Brooke Belmonte, Occupational Therapist MS, OTR/L

Co-Regulation Handbook provides logical and functional strategies for helping us ‘walk with’ kids on the path of independence instead of pulling or pushing them!  This Handbook provides simple and logical strategies for effectively teaching students to value themselves and others within the social world.   Simply Brilliant! 

Beckham Linton M.A., CCC-SLP, Social Cognitive Coach  www.heartlandsociallearning.com

This book is a beautifully written guide on how to form a deep, meaningful and impactful partnership with your child. This is important for any child, but when your child experiences the world differently this partnership is invaluable. I have watched my son (and myself!) grow in so many ways since we started practicing co-regulation with Linda, and I feel so much more equipped to help him navigate a world that can be confusing and scary to him. As we navigate together, he is learning skills he will use his whole life, and I am learning how to be a better teacher! This book will help guide parents and caregivers, and will explain step by step how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities. These moments will turn into a way of being that will leave child and caregiver feeling empowered and competent, and for us that has been incredibly rewarding. 

 In this book Linda will walk you through the process of learning about co-regulation in an easy to read and fun way. Working with Linda has been life changing for us, and I am so happy she wrote this book so I can share with others what has been working so well for us. Every adult who works with a child who has social learning differences has an opportunity to make this incredible connection we have found through co-regulation. 

This book is a MUST READ, the knowledge in these pages will help transform the child’s experience and set the stage to learn and grow together in a positive and meaningful way.

Charlie’s Mom

When the Declarative Language Handbook came out I recommended the book to my Facebook and YouTube followers, many of whom shared with me how grateful they were for recommending the book to them. I will be doing the same with the Co-Regulation Handbook. The brilliance of Linda's writing is her ability to make concepts practical and provides clear and concise directions regarding how to implement strategies. Linda's voice fills a tremendous need in the ADHD world, which for decades has ignored the incredibly important role language plays in building skills. Like the Declarative Language Handbook, I consider this book a necessity for parents of kids with ADHD.

Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP (ADHD Dude) 

 Linda’s Co-Regulation Handbook outlines practical strategies to help children with social learning differences foster feelings of competence, confidence, and connection. Linda is an expert at explaining how to turn simple and organic opportunities in the home into fruitful moments of engagement and learning.
Hillary L. Perron, MS, OTR/L