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Once again , however , there is nothing wrong with children in this situation . Their alarm system is reacting predictably to repeated risk . They need to practice gradually adjusting their engine speed until they can feel comfortable again in ordinary situations .
My engine
How fast does it go ?
Just right
Slow Fast
HELPER ADVICE
Questions to discuss with the child
• When does your engine go fast ?
• When does your engine go slow ?
• When does your engine go “ just right ”?
• Can you remember occasions when your alarm system protected you from danger ?
• How do you know when your alarm system is on ? How do you know when it is off ?
• What do you need others to do when your alarm system turns on ?
HELP AND ACTION