SLP 297: Navigating Social Meltdowns: Understanding Triggers and Solutions for Neurodiverse Children (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA etc)
Description
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Social meltdowns stem from exclusion, misunderstanding, and social anxiety.
✅ Differentiating meltdowns from tantrums guides appropriate responses.
✅ Mind blindness impairs perspective-taking and interpreting social cues.
✅ Sensory overload heightens emotional overwhelm in social settings.
✅ Teaching social knowledge through scripts builds peer interaction skills.
✅ Proactive accommodations prevent meltdowns in classrooms and playgrounds.
✅ Device reliance undermines self-regulation and emotional resilience.
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