Resources

The treatment of meltdowns in children with autism can be extremely complex, even from the very start when we need to define behavior of a meltdown, and what it even is. Today, I review some […]

In this guide there are information about What is a meltdown?What to doAnticipating a meltdownIdentifying the causesMinimising triggersSensory considerationsChange in routineAnxietyCommunication difficulties Link: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences

In this chapter, seven major characteristic patternsof behavior commonly exhibited by students with ASD: (1) deficits insocial interactions; (2) deficits in verbal and nonverbal communication; (3) restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities; (4) […]

This document explains the difference between a meltdown and a shutdown. Link: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Meltdown_shutdown.pdf

This information sheet explains what is a meltdown, what to do, Identifying the causes, Minimizing the triggers and etc. Link: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/sites/default/files/Meltdowns.pdf

The purpose of this presentation is to provide education and general knowledge. It is not a substitution for engaging in counseling with a clinician who can satisfy the child’s unique needs. It includes sections as […]

This resource briefly explains• What is a meltdown• Who can have meltdowns?• Why do meltdowns happen?• Recommended Readings• A Meltdown Guide Link: https://9f56facd-e8d3-4c53-a4f3-4e6834236f7e.filesusr.com/ugd/894414_6b26a4d28c0f40b4b4b9408fadabfc9d.pdf

Meltdown Tracker is developed by a certified adult autism instructor who is also an autism parent. Both interactive tools are built to support meltdowns and shutdowns, which I find very little mention of in books […]

This book offers a sensible ten-step guide for enriching relationships with kids with autism through a belief in their essential competence. Includes information that liberates parents from the culture of fear surrounding autism.Explains how kids […]

This kit will help provide you with strategies and resources, and lead you to professionals within your community. The guiding theory used in the creation of this package is that each person with autism and […]