Sit with your child in his upset instead of isolating him — your presence regulates his nervous system.

Touch one thing (pen, fabric) with full hand attention — relearn touching.

One hand on head, one on chest — contain yourself sensorily.

Write 50-word mission describing your life calling, read every morning.

When he opens sensitive topic, say "tell me more" vs reply.

You are not obliged to hug or kiss anyone you're uncomfortable with — body-respect phrase.