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Hello Danny and all -
Another idea:
Scoop up the child and run outside....I'd scoop up my child and carry her
outside and jog around saying things to have her notice her surroundings - ooh
feel the cool air....look at the birds....wow, there's the mail truck....let's
swing around!.....let's roll on the ground....feel the branch on your arm....
movement movement movement..... life life life...... kind of to get her out of
her head for a moment.....

After there is some calmness, then I'd offer the food, etc......

And MUCH later, I'd talk with her about what's going on and what would be
helpful in those moments.....

Anyway, it's one of those 'anything can work some of the time' ideas.....

Best wishes....
Jane


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