Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent and Caregiver's Guide

For parents of children with ASD (and other conditions) aged 2-9, who need advice on managing meltdowns. Offering simple and clear explanations of triggers for arousal and meltdowns, it is followed by clear strategies of how to deal with them to help the child, and the parent themselves.

This book is ideal for parents and carers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 2 - 9 (and potentially older depending on developmental level), who are looking for guidance and proactive behavioural strategies in managing tantrums and meltdowns.

It offers an empathetic approach and provides explanations of what goes on in the brain and body of someone experiencing a meltdown, describing sensory reactions and brain processes. The authors help the reader to distinguish between tantrums and meltdowns, and how to react to these different emotional states. Summarising key strategies, the book then provides short- and long-term strategies to implement, offering practical response plans and a toolbox of techniques that empower parents to further support their child.

• | Author: Jenna Ward-Hawkes, Paul Banwell, Melissa Rodi
• | Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• | Publication Date: Aug 21, 2019
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781785928406
• | ISBN-10: 1785928406