Hope Richards: 1 book
Managing Meltdowns
Using the S.C.A.R.E.D. Calming Technique with Children and Adults with Autism
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2009
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...
