Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism Book

Foreword Lynn Kern Koegel Koegel, Lynn Kern

Preface

I Meltdowns: Primary Contributing Factors

1 Wednesday's Child: Meltdowns and Tantrums 3

2 Health Conditions Contributing to Meltdowns 25

3 Trigger Events 59

4 What Do They Get Out of It? 73

II Developing an Action Plan

5 Overcoming Behavioral Tsunamis: Functional Behavioral Assessment 89

6 Public Meltdowns and Self-Injury 117

7 Problem Solving: Communication and Social Skills 133

8 Managing Feelings and Mental Health Problems 155

III Situational, Family, and Cultural Considerations

9 Physical Setting Features 175

10 Kin and Customs 193

11 Meltdowns in School: Prevention and Intervention 211

12 Family Support 229

References 251

Index 269