[header] How to deal with autistic children's meltdowns [title] Act in a calm and reassuring manner. [step] During a meltdown, the child may feel confused, agitated, frustrated, overwhelmed, or scared-i.e. experiencing all sorts of negative emotions. [substeps] Therefore, shouting, yelling, or hitting them will do nothing to help in this situation.
[header] How to deal with autistic children's meltdowns [title] Act in a calm and reassuring manner. [step] During a meltdown, the child may feel confused, agitated, frustrated, overwhelmed, or scared-i.e. experiencing all sorts of negative emotions. [substeps] Therefore, shouting, yelling, or hitting them will do nothing to help in this situation.
It is far more likely to aggravate the situation. During a meltdown, a child most needs the opportunity to relax. Instead, you should be kind and caring. If you yell or hit them, it will likely be clear that you are angry. Instead, be calm and acknowledgement the situation isn't personal. [title] Encourage them to talk to other children in the home. If a meltdown does occur, you will need to take steps to make the situation as calm and level-headed as possible. Make sure that the child knows that suppressing their emotions will only make them worse.