Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum by Jenna Ward-Hawkes

Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum by Jenna Ward-Hawkes

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.

This fantastic book provides helpful and practical tips to understand, manage and even avert tantrums and meltdownsMore 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

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.

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ISBN 13	9781785928406
ISBN 10	1785928406
Title	Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum
Author	Jenna Ward-Hawkes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year published	2019-08-21
Number of pages	80
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.