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1/4/2013 1 What to Do After the Meltdown Part 1 Kathy Kaluza Morris 4097539988 www.igivuwings.com Prevention, Intervention, PostVention I’m so glad you’re here! Welcome back to those who attended the March webcast! Where are we going today? Overview/Welcome Video of Meltdown (E) Tantrums vs. Meltdowns Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategies

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What to Do After the MeltdownPart 1

Kathy Kaluza Morris409‐753‐9988

www.igivuwings.com

Prevention, Intervention, Post‐Vention

I’m so glad you’re here!

Welcome back to those who attended the March webcast!

Where are we going today?

• Overview/Welcome

• Video of Melt‐down (E) 

• Tantrums vs. Melt‐downs

• Prevention, Intervention and Post‐vention Strategies

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“90‐99% of all behavior problems with autism can be PREVENTED if appropriate visual strategies are in place...  The problem is..predicting the problem...”

‐‐‐‐ Gary Mesibov

Warnings of an Eruption

• Pacing back and forth in circles• Increasing self‐stimulatory behaviors (flapping hands, self‐talking)

• Perseverating on one topic• Repeating words over and over• Difficulty answering questions (cognitive breakdowns)• Stuttering or showing pressured speech or mute

(Excerpted from Managing Meltdowns: Using the S.C.A.R.E.D. Calming Technique with Children and Adults with Autism, Lipsky &Richards, 2009)

Extreme resistance to disengaging from a ritual or routine

Dr. Quackmore

Meet the need…

And the behavior extinguishes itself.

‐‐‐‐‐Rudolf Dreikurs

• Feels good• Internally motivated• Fulfilling needs for FUN and SURVIVAL

• May be calming• Overwhelmed

• Stop/avoid task or event• There is a difference between escape/avoidance

• Fulfilling needs for POWER, FREEDOM, SURVIVAL

• To gain involvement with person/person(s)

• Fulfilling needs for LOVE AND BELONGING, POWER, FUN,

• Possibly survival

• Communication• Requesting• Fulfilling needs for power, freedom, and survival

Sensory

Escape/Avoidance

Attention

• Communication• Requesting• Fulfilling needs for power, freedom, and survival

Tangible

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Motivation Assessment Scale:Mark Durand

• Questionnaire designed to identifythose situations where an individualis likely to behave in a specific way

• After gathering this information, more informed decisions can be made about selections of appropriate replacement behaviors

• Select one behavior of specific interest

• Be specific about the behavior

• Physical structure

• Schedules (Individual and Class)

• Mini‐schedules/work systems

• Transition Markers

• Communication systems

• Power Cards

• Social Scripts

• Social Stories

• Video Modeling 

• Structured Tasks

• First/then board

• Calming/sensory area

• Break bank/cards

More Prevention Strategies

• Positive Behavior Flipbook

• Interests?

• Visual Timer

• Transition Markers

• Communication systems

• Power Cards/ Social Stories

• Job book

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Meltdown? Meltdown

• Physical structure

• Schedules

• Mini‐schedules/work systems

• Communication systems

• Power Cards

• Social Stories 

• Social Scripts

• Video Modeling 

• Structured Tasks

• First/then board

• Transition Markers

• Calming/sensory area

• Break bank/cards

Instructional Consequences

• T‐charts

• Cartooning

• Social Autopsies

• Feelings Charts

• Power Cards

• Social Stories

• SOCCS

• Technology

• Keychain Rules

• Video Modeling 

• Walk/Don’t talk

• First/then board

• Transition Markers

• Calming/sensory area

• Break bank/cards

Instructional Consequences

Meet the need and the behavior extinguishes itself. ‐‐ Rudolf Dreikurs

Let’s start here:

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Sensory Overstimulation Change = Stress

• Chronic state of 

overarousal + Change = Distress

Key:

• Minimizing the effects of change through structure

Addressing distractions and movement

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BEFOREAFTER

Ball chairs

• Children with processing disorders have a tendency toward 2 major problems regarding sitting:

• Lack of focus

• Inability to sit or stand for long periods of time

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Note two desks…Do you dream of a classroom where every child can learn?

• Is there a “nook” space or quiet retreat space where kids may go when room is overwhelming?

• Is there a place that minimizes distractions and provides visual supports that increase attention?

• Are there movement opportunities on regular intervals that make sure the body can support learning?

Kids in Motion,

Aren’t Commotion

Going to Australia…

Nook or quiet space when overwhelmed…

Implications?

Overwhelmed Withdrawal

Sensitivity to Sounds I need a break card

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Walk/don’t talk