{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SLP 340: The Five-Step Meltdown De-escalation Framework Every Educator Needs: What to do Before, During and After","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: \u2705 Five Key Strategies: Calm, time, space, communication, distraction deescalate meltdowns. \u2705 Meltdown Type: Overwhelming loss of control, different from a tantrum. \u2705 Prevention Strategies: Routines, visuals, timers, quiet spaces reduce meltdown occurrence. \u2705 During Peak Meltdown: Treat like seizure\u2014remove bystanders, ensure safety. \u2705 After Meltdown: Move forward, avoid dwelling, focus on prevention strategies. \u2705 Communication Method: Use "now, next, later" instead of saying "no." \u2705 Self-Regulation: Teach emotional literacy so students manage their own emotions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au\/de-escalation-strategies-for-meltdowns Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com\/groups\/suelarkeypodcastcommunity\/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au\/neurodiversity-network\/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com\/sue.larkey\/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au ","author_name":"Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education","author_url":"https:\/\/suelarkey.com.au\/podcast-listing\/","html":"