Managing Meltdowns

Using the S.C.A.R.E.D. Calming Technique with Children and Adults with Autism

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health
Cover of the book Managing Meltdowns by Deborah Lipsky, Hope Richards, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Author: Deborah Lipsky, Hope Richards ISBN: 9781846429170
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: February 15, 2009
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Deborah Lipsky, Hope Richards
ISBN: 9781846429170
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: February 15, 2009
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

In a chaotic or threatening situation, fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. 'Meltdowns', or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person trying to help if they don't know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies, such as hand flapping or leg shaking, can be misperceived as being wilful, noncompliant, and uncooperative; and some techniques commonly recommended during times of distress or crisis, such as maintaining eye contact or using light touch, can be counter-productive rather than providing relief.

Using the easy-to-remember acronym S.C.A.R.E.D, coined by clinical psychologist Will Richards, this guide offers strategies and practical techniques that will be a valuable reference tool to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training programme to explain the autistic experience and mindset, and guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis.

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In a chaotic or threatening situation, fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. 'Meltdowns', or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person trying to help if they don't know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies, such as hand flapping or leg shaking, can be misperceived as being wilful, noncompliant, and uncooperative; and some techniques commonly recommended during times of distress or crisis, such as maintaining eye contact or using light touch, can be counter-productive rather than providing relief.

Using the easy-to-remember acronym S.C.A.R.E.D, coined by clinical psychologist Will Richards, this guide offers strategies and practical techniques that will be a valuable reference tool to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training programme to explain the autistic experience and mindset, and guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis.

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