Meltdowns Are Not Misbehavior: A Step-by-Step ‘Nervous System First’ Plan

Meltdowns Are Not Misbehavior: A Step-by-Step ‘Nervous System First’ Plan 1

The Biology of the Scream You know the sound. It is not the whining cry of a child who wants a sweet. It is a guttural, terrifying scream that seems to come from their toes. When this happens in the middle of a supermarket, the world judges you. They see a naughty child and a … Read more

Autism: What is a Meltdown?

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Overwhelmed and Stressed The terminology used for an intense episode of challenging behaviour that may be displayed by Autistic children and young people with learning difficulties can vary wildly according to the ethos and values of those witnessing it. An accepted term seems to be Meltdown (but please correct me if I’m wrong). At school we … Read more