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

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Puberty is hard on everyone, especially if you’re a girl on the autism spectrum. This book goes through all of the common concerns and worries that girls with autism and their parents may have, from periods to friendships and more. It explores issues that girls on the Autism Spectrum might struggle with, such as communication, cognition, social difficulties, sensory sensitivities, and behavior, giving relevant and useful advice on how to tackle various scenarios teens might run into. With both professional and parental perspectives, this is an unique and irreplaceable guide for families, teachers and therapists alike.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Grace ★★★★★

My daughter hit puberty last year and the meltdowns got so much worse, so the S.C.A.R.E.D. steps gave me something concrete to actually do in the moment instead of just waiting it out. The section on common worries girls on the spectrum face during this stage felt like it was written about her.

Jason ★★★★★

I was nervous about how to calm my son during meltdowns without making things worse, but the S.C.A.R.E.D. steps gave me something concrete to actually do in the moment. It's written for both kids and adults, which helped since my teen and my husband both deal with this. Way more practical than the g

Olivia ★★★★★

My daughter hit puberty this year and the anxiety around her meltdowns was overwhelming, but the chapter on handling the worry and concerns specific to girls on the spectrum felt like it was written for our house. I've already used the calming steps twice during a school-night spiral and it actually