Managing meltdowns and tantrums on the autism spectrum : a parent and caregiver's guide
Ward-Hawkes, Jenna2019
Book
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.
Main title:
Managing meltdowns and tantrums on the autism spectrum : a parent and caregiver's guide / Jenna Ward-Hawkes and Melissa Rodi.
Author:
Ward-Hawkes, Jenna, authorRodi, Melissa, author
Imprint:
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.©2019
Collation:
78 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-78).
ISBN:
9781785928406 (paperback)
Dewey class:
618.9285882
Language:
English
BRN:
355318