Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum
a parent and caregiver's guide
$43.37
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2019
Summary
Taming the Storm: A Guide to Autism Meltdowns and Tantrums
This book is ideal for parents and carers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 2 - 9 (and potentially older depending on developmental level), who are looking for guidance and proactive behavioural strategies in managing tantrums and meltdowns.
It offers an empathetic approach and provides explanations of what goes on in the brain and body of someone experiencing a meltdown, describing sensory reactio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785928406 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785928406 |
| Author: | Melissa Rodi, Jenna Ward-Hawkes, Paul Banwell |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2019 |
| Weight: | 100g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 136mm x 12mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This fantastic book provides helpful and practical tips to understand, manage and even avert tantrums and meltdowns. More importantly, the book helps us understand our children in all of their precious, maddening and life-changing complexities. This book won’t stray far from my desk. – Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Professor of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute and University of Western Australia
About The Author
Melissa Rodi
Melissa Rodi is a Clinical Psychologist consulting in private practice in SA, Australia.
Jenna Ward-Hawkes is a Speech Pathologist consulting in private practice in SA, Australia.
Together they co-founded the Continuum Network, an online network for Autism Spectrum Disorder providing resources, blogs and assessments.
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