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Q: I am wondering about meltdowns. My son has PDD-NOS and is very verbal. He gets upset very quickly and easily. I find that I "walk on eggshells" more than I should in anticipation of his tantrums, even though I know that's feeding into the problem. What is your advice?
This month's question is answered by Dr. Travis Thompson, author of Freedom From Meltdowns.
A: Meltdowns by children with autism occur for many reasons, most often in response to a request by parents or teachers, interruption of a highly preferred activity, denial of a request to do something that caregivers deem inappropriate, or at times in response to a disturbing or alarming situation ... [more]
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