Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum

Author: Jenna Ward-Hawkes
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1785928414
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
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.

Managing Meltdowns

Author: Deborah Lipsky
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843109085
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
When facing a chaotic or threatening situation, fear overwhelms an individual with autism. 'Meltdowns,' or catastrophic reactions, can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person trying to help if they don't know how to react. Common autistic coping strategies such as hand-flapping or leg-shaking can be misperceived as temper tantrums, and response techniques commonly recommended in times of distress, such as maintaining eye contact or using light touch, can be exacerbating rather than helpful. Using the easy-to-remember S.C.A.R.E.D., coined by clinical psychologist Will Richards, this guide offers strategies and practical techniques that will be a reference tool to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training program to explain the autistic experience and mindset, and guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis.

Managing the Cycle of Meltdowns for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author: Geoff Colvin
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1412994039
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
This book's seven-phase model, which is similar to positive behavior support, helps teachers pinpoint specific behaviors, develop interventions at each phase, and create an individualized behavior support plan.

From Anxiety to Meltdown

Author: Deborah Lipsky
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849058431
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Drawing on her own experience and using examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how each begins, and most importantly, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place. Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout.

No More Meltdowns

Author: Jed Baker
Publisher: Future Horizons
ISBN: 1932565620
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
Offering positive strategies for dealing with and preventing out-of-control behavior, Dr. Baker helps parents with their children's behavioral problems.

Freedom from Meltdowns

Author: Travis Thompson
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781557669865
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Expert advice for frontline professionals on the most distressing aspects of living or working with children with autism.

Coming Home to Autism

Author: Tara Leniston
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 178450808X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
What does an autism diagnosis mean for everyday family life? Explore different rooms in the home to better understand how children with autism experience daily activities, and what you can do to support their development. · Head to the bathroom for guidance on toilet training and introducing a calming bath time ritual. · Discover how to create a safe haven for your child in the bedroom chapter, with tips to try before bedtime to help ease anxiety. · Learn how to transform any corner of your home into a special place for sensory play, fun and learning · Settle down in the parents' corner for top advice on remaining cool, calm and collected in the face of obstacles. Co-written by a mum and a speech-language therapist, and with many more rooms to visit, this book breaks down the information that you need to know to support children with autism at home.

Managing Family Meltdown

Author: Linda Woodcock
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 085700221X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Challenging behaviour, violent outbursts and meltdowns can put a strain on the entire family of a child on the autism spectrum. This book offers practical, long-term and effective strategies to help resolve common challenging behaviours using a low arousal approach – a non-aversive approach based on avoiding confrontation and reducing stress and anxiety. Managing Family Meltdown provides explanations for challenging behaviours, and offers a wealth of guidance on how families can manage different types of challenging behaviour, such as physical aggression and self-injury. The authors explore the difference between managing and changing behaviour; how our own behaviour can influence the situation; and show how by reducing stress and anxiety children are better able to process information becoming less likely to react in challenging ways. The pros and cons of medication and ways to look after your own health are also discussed. This hands-on, practical book is appropriate for children who are non-verbal, as well as those with higher functioning autism and will be indispensable for families, carers and anyone involved with children on the autism spectrum.

Autism Spectrum Disorder and De-escalation Strategies

Author: Steve Brown
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857009095
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
This practical guide provides a complete picture of how non-physical and physical interventions can be used to manage behaviour and keep children with autism spectrum disorders or emotional, social and behavioural difficulties safe. With clear advice and strategies that can be easily implemented in practice, Steve Brown explores various options and interventions, and explains how professionals can manage the behaviour of children (aged 3-18) in the safest possible way, promoting assertiveness and confidence. He includes a range of de-escalation and behaviour management strategies, information on risk assessments and legalities, advice on how to create safe spaces, insight into non-verbal communication and positive listening, and an honest and open discussion about the important role of physical interventions and positive handling techniques. Providing clarity and insight into this complex subject, this book will allow professionals working with children and young people with ASD or ESBD to use non-physical interventions with confidence and understand the role of physical interventions as a last resort, within a legal framework.

The Autism Discussion Page on Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns

Author: Bill Nason
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784508349
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Anxiety, meltdowns and emotional regulation can be hugely challenging for autistic people. This book is full of proactive strategies for understanding, accepting and respecting the processing differences in autism. It contains tools for reducing sensory, social and mental drain, and offers strategies to protect from ongoing stress and anxiety. These help minimize shutdowns and burnout, while maximizing self-esteem, autistic identity and mental health. Learn strategies for matching environmental demands to the person's processing needs, how to support vulnerabilities, and how to prevent and manage meltdowns while protecting the identify and self-esteem of the individual with autism.