Effective Strategies for Supporting Disregulated Children

Meltdowns happen when autistic children and teenagers feel completely overwhelmed, lose control of their behaviour, and find it very hard to calm themselves. Meltdowns are a sign of distress. Meltdowns might include behaviour like rocking, crying, hitting or withdrawing. 1. Be empathetic. Empathy means listening and acknowledging their struggle without judgment. 2. Make them feel safe and loved. 3. Eliminate punishments. 4. Focus on your child, not staring bystanders. 5. Break out your sensory t