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SLP 209: Meltdown Management: How to prevent and de-escalate meltdowns (ASD, PDA, ODD, ADHD)

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education

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Strategies to Prevent and De-escalate Meltdowns

The chapter discusses five key strategies to de-escalate a meltdown, including remaining calm, effective communication, and using distractions. It also emphasizes treating the meltdown like a seizure in phase three and ensuring safety by removing bystanders and providing an escape route.

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