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

Rodi, Melissa, Ward-Hawkes, Jenna

ISBN 10: 1785928406 / ISBN 13: 9781785928406

Published by Kingsley Publishers, Jessica, 2019

About this Item

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum : A Parent and Caregiver's Guide
• Publisher: Kingsley Publishers, Jessica
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785928406
• ISBN 13: 9781785928406
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Banwell, Paul
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.22 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.