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

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Jenna Ward-Hawkes Melissa Rodi

Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum

A Parent and Caregiver's Guide

Jenna Ward-Hawkes, Melissa Rodi, Paul Banwell

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English

Jessica Kingsley
15 August 2019

Health & Self-Help; Advice on parenting

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.

By: Jenna Ward-Hawkes, Melissa Rodi
Illustrated by: Paul Banwell
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 91g
ISBN: 9781785928406
ISBN 10: 1785928406
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 15 August 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prelude; 1. What is happening to the brain?; 2. Sensory versus behavioural tantrums and meltdowns; 3. Functional behavioural analysis; 4. The list of to do's during a tantrum; 5. Survival!; 6. Pre-empting tantrums or meltdowns and implementing support strategies; Final Word; References

Melissa Rodi is a Clinical Psychologist consulting in private practice in SA, Australia. Jenna Ward-Hawkes is a Speech Pathologist consulting in private practice in SA, Australia. Together they co-founded the Continuum Network, an online network for Autism Spectrum Disorder providing resources, blogs and assessments.

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

This fantastic book provides helpful and practical tips to understand, manage and even avert tantrums and meltdowns. More importantly, the book helps us understand our children in all of their precious, maddening and life-changing complexities. This book won't stray far from my desk. -- Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Professor of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute and University of Western Australia