Managing Child Meltdowns & Tantrums - Tips From A Board Certified Behavior Analyst

About this video

• Video Title: Managing Child Meltdowns & Tantrums - Tips From A Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Channel: The Autism Helper
• Speakers: Sasha Long
• Duration: 00:05:24

Overview

This video provides five practical strategies for managing and responding to children who are experiencing meltdowns or tantrums. The speaker, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, emphasizes safety, self-regulation, calm modeling, offering choices, and providing support over accusations to help children navigate these challenging moments.

Key takeaways

• Safety and Space: Prioritize the safety of the child and others by removing potential hazards and giving the escalated child space, without direct involvement initially.
• Get Yourself in Check: Before responding, take a moment to regulate your own emotions to avoid overreacting and ensure a thoughtful response rather than an emotional reaction.
• Model Calmness: Approach the child with a slow, calm voice and aware body language to demonstrate the desired behavior.
• Offer Choices: Empower the child to self-regulate by providing options for calming down, utilizing visual aids if needed for those with receptive language challenges.
• Offer Support, Not Accusations: During or immediately after an escalated state, focus on offering support and reassurance rather than pointing out negative behaviors, as learning occurs when calm.