Managing Meltdowns: Using the S.C.A.R.E.D. Calming Technique with Children and Adults with Autism

by Will Richards and Deborah Lipsky

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In a chaotic or threatening situation, fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. 'Meltdowns', or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person trying to help if they don't know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies, such as hand flapping or leg shaking, can be misperceived as being wilful, noncompliant, and uncooperative;...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1843109085

ISBN13:9781843109082

Release Date:February 2009

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Length:80 Pages

Weight:0.29 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"

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Psychology

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