Managing Autism Meltdowns, Tantrums and Aggression
Managing Autism Meltdowns, Tantrums and Aggression
Oct 9, 2019
autismparentingmagazine.com
The 2 types of meltdowns — and what to do 👇 🟢 Category 1: Legitimate Emotional Upset (Toy broke, fell down, scared, disappointed, overwhelmed) Response approach: -Regulate first -Teach language for feelings -Comfort → coach → move forward 💬 After getting on their level and helping them calm: “I see you’re frustrated. That makes sense. I probably would be too. Let’s calm your body, then we’ll solve it.” ⸻ 🔴 Category 2: Disrespect, Defiance, Disobedience (Tone, refusal, eye-rolling, talking ba
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The 2 types of meltdowns — and what to do 👇 🟢 Category 1: Legitimate Emotional Upset (Toy broke, fell down, scared, disappointed, overwhelmed) Response approach: -Regulate first -Teach language for feelings -Comfort → coach → move forward 💬 After getting on their level and helping them calm: “I see you’re frustrated. That makes sense. I probably would be too. Let’s calm your body, then we’ll solve it.” ⸻ 🔴 Category 2: Disrespect, Defiance, Disobedience (Tone, refusal, eye-rolling, talking ba
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FacebookThe Purpose Driven Family
If your child with limited communication is having meltdowns, hitting, or screaming, it’s not because they’re “bad”—it’s because they’re trying to tell you something. Here are 3 behavior tips that actually work when your child can’t use words: 1. Teach a replacement behavior. If your child pushes to avoid a task, teach them how to say “no” or “break” using visuals, signs, or an AAC device. 2. Model functional communication. Don’t just wait for them to use their device or signs—model it first, co
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If your child with limited communication is having meltdowns, hitting, or screaming, it’s not because they’re “bad”—it’s because they’re trying to tell you something. Here are 3 behavior tips that actually work when your child can’t use words: 1. Teach a replacement behavior. If your child pushes to avoid a task, teach them how to say “no” or “break” using visuals, signs, or an AAC device. 2. Model functional communication. Don’t just wait for them to use their device or signs—model it first, co
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FacebookDr. Dannette Taylor
Meltdowns aren’t bad behavior—they’re a form of communication. “This is too much.” Your child isn’t giving you a hard time, they’re having a hard time. Big emotions feel overwhelming, and when they don’t have the words, meltdowns happen. The question is—do you know what to do next? Instead of reacting with frustration, learn how to respond with confidence. Join us for No Meltdown Zone, where you’ll get simple, science-backed strategies to de-escalate meltdowns and bring more calm into your home.
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Meltdowns aren’t bad behavior—they’re a form of communication. “This is too much.” Your child isn’t giving you a hard time, they’re having a hard time. Big emotions feel overwhelming, and when they don’t have the words, meltdowns happen. The question is—do you know what to do next? Instead of reacting with frustration, learn how to respond with confidence. Join us for No Meltdown Zone, where you’ll get simple, science-backed strategies to de-escalate meltdowns and bring more calm into your home.
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FacebookSensational Path - Erin Grujic
5 Common Mistakes Parents Make During Meltdowns (and what to do instead) 👇 1. You try to reason in the middle of the storm. When your child is in full meltdown mode, their “thinking brain” is offline. Explaining rules in that moment only overwhelms them more. ✨ Instead: wait until they’re calm, then teach. 2. You stay calm but don’t follow through. Peace is good, but passivity confuses kids. Saying “that’s not okay” without redirecting teaches them boundaries aren’t real. ✨ Instead: pair calm w
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5 Common Mistakes Parents Make During Meltdowns (and what to do instead) 👇 1. You try to reason in the middle of the storm. When your child is in full meltdown mode, their “thinking brain” is offline. Explaining rules in that moment only overwhelms them more. ✨ Instead: wait until they’re calm, then teach. 2. You stay calm but don’t follow through. Peace is good, but passivity confuses kids. Saying “that’s not okay” without redirecting teaches them boundaries aren’t real. ✨ Instead: pair calm w
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Meltdowns, Shutdowns and Dysregulation: Supporting Children and Young People
Meltdowns, Shutdowns and Dysregulation: Supporting Children and Young People
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💡 Ever notice how saying “calm down” when your child is upset only makes things worse? When kids are in a bad mood, what they really need is connection—not correction. Here are 10 creative things you can say instead ⬇️ 1. “Looks like you’ve got some stormy clouds inside right now. Want me to sit with you until they pass?” 2. “Do you want a quiet bubble (space) or a talking buddy right now?” 3. “I can see your feelings are really big. Do you want to show me with your hands how big they are?” 4.
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💡 Ever notice how saying “calm down” when your child is upset only makes things worse? When kids are in a bad mood, what they really need is connection—not correction. Here are 10 creative things you can say instead ⬇️ 1. “Looks like you’ve got some stormy clouds inside right now. Want me to sit with you until they pass?” 2. “Do you want a quiet bubble (space) or a talking buddy right now?” 3. “I can see your feelings are really big. Do you want to show me with your hands how big they are?” 4.
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Tantrums vs. Meltdowns: What’s the Difference? Although they can look similar, tantrums and meltdowns come from very different places. Tantrums are goal-oriented. A child is upset because they want something (a toy, attention, a different outcome). They usually still have some control and may stop if they get what they want or realise it won’t work. Meltdowns are overwhelm-based. A child’s nervous system is overloaded by sensory input, emotions, fatigue, or stress. There’s no “goal” — their body
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Words can either shut them down or help them open up. When someone’s overwhelmed, they don’t need logic first, they need compassion. ❤️ Swipe through for things to avoid saying (even if they come from good intentions), and what to say instead. 💡 Supporting starts with shifting the tone. 👂 Be the calm in their chaos. #emotionalvalidation #parentingtips #mentalhealthsupport #studentstress #listentolearn #bluecoffeecup #communicationtips #uareheard
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