Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism

Daily meltdowns and tantrums are a huge challenge in a family struggling with autism and related disorders - finally there's a book packed with a focus just on meltdowns that offer parents and professionals clues to short-circuiting the experience. From pinpointing triggers and preventing escalation to understanding how health conditions and other disorders contribute to meltdowns, this packs in tips, strategies, and anecdotes form the author's case studies and personal experience and is a fine, practical guide.

I would highly recommend this comprehensive remarkable book! I have read many books about children having meltdowns, but this book provided the most straightforward, logical, scientifically proven strategies for both professionals and parents. Dr. Thompson uses scientific evidence to provide clear detailed examples of practical applications of preventing and managing meltdowns, and not just ways to react to the meltdown. I really appreciated all the case examples throughout the entire book. This really made the book seem more like a conversation, and not a textbook.

Freedom from Meltdowns is Thompson's third recent book on autism and is as good as the other two -- accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate.