Autism Behaviors - Autistic Meltdowns

Learn how to help your autistic child during their meltdown

What you'll learn

The autistic meltdown vs a tantrum

Behaviour in the classroom that forms part of the autistic child's diagnosis

Behaviour in the classroom that forms part of the autistic child's diagnosis

Behaviour in the classroom that forms part of the autistic child's diagnosis

Requirements

No experience or knowledge needed about autism

Description

The triggers of autism are different for each person, but sensory differences, changes in routine, anxiety, and communication difficulties are common triggers.Autistic meltdowns and tantrums can seem similar at first glance. However, unlike the average temper tantrum, an autistic meltdown is bigger, more emotional, and more difficult to manage. A person with autism often experiences increased anxiety and distress during a meltdown. One of the most frightening aspects of a meltdown is the extent to which the child loses control. Autistic people, as well as those who support them, can be distressed by meltdowns.There is no set duration for meltdowns; they can last for minutes or hours.In this course you will learn more about how to help your child during their meltdown and how to deal with a variety of other behaviours.The 5 modules in this course about the autism meltdown:The autistic meltdown - or is it a tantrumBehaviour that forms part of the child's diagnosisAtypical avoidance behavioursHow to help a child during an autistic meltdownTop tips for dealing with a variety of different behavioursYou may also be interested in out All you need to know about Autism course that discusses everything from the diagnosis to toilet training.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: The autistic meltdown

Lecture 2 The autistic meltdown vs a tantrum

Lecture 3 Is my child’s “tantrums” normal or do I need to worry?

Section 3: Behaviour that forms part of the child's autism diagnosis THE DSM

Lecture 4 The DSM and AUTISM diagnosis

Lecture 5 DSM 5 symptoms of Autism

Section 4: A-typical avoidance behaviours

Lecture 6 A-typical avoidance behaviours

Section 5: How to help a child during an autistic meltdown

Lecture 7 Dealing with a MELTDOWN in public

Section 6: Tips for dealing with a variety of different behaviours

Lecture 8 Tips for dealing with a variety of different behaviours

Parents of children with autism,Teachers to kids with autism