What's the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum?
How to tell them apart, and how to help during a meltdown.
1 min read · All ages
Hard parts of the day
Meltdowns and hard moments
What helps in the moment, and how to plan ahead when things get big.
Start with a calm-down plan
Meltdowns are usually overwhelm, not misbehavior. A plan made during a calm moment gives your child, and you, something to reach for when things get big.
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What should I do when an autistic student has a meltdown at school?
What helps in the moment, and preventing the next one.
1 min read · Grades K to 6
What is sensory overload, and how can I help my autistic child?
Why noise and crowds feel like too much, and what helps.
2 min read · All ages
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