TY - BOOK AU - Ward-Hawkes,Jenna AU - Rodi,Melissa TI - Managing meltdowns and tantrums on the autism spectrum: a parent and caregiver's guide SN - 9781785928406 PY - 2019/// CY - London, Philadelphia PB - Jessica Kingsley Publishers KW - AUTISM KW - CHILDREN KW - BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT KW - PARENT GUIDES KW - TANTRUMS KW - MELTDOWNS N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Prelude. - 1. What is hapening to the brain during a tantrum or meltdown? - 2. Sensory versus behavioural tantrums and meltdowns. - 3. Functional behaviour analysis. - 4. The list of to dos during a tantrum. - 5. Surviving a meltdown! - 6. Pre-empting tantrums or meltdowns and implementing support strategies. - Final words. - References N2 - "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." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE ER -