SLP 297: Navigating Social Meltdowns: Understanding Triggers and Solutions for Neurodiverse Children (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA etc)
- Author
- Sue Larkey
- Published
- Mon 12 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-297-navigating-social-meltdowns-understanding-triggers-and-solutions-for-neurodiverse-children-as-adhd-odd-pda-etc
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Social meltdowns stem from exclusion, misunderstanding, and social anxiety. ✅ Differentiating meltdowns from tantrums guides appropriate responses. ✅ Mind blindness impairs perspective-taking and interpreting social cues. ✅ Sensory overload heightens emotional overwhelm in social settings. ✅ Teaching social knowledge through scripts builds peer interaction skills. ✅ Proactive accommodations prevent meltdowns in classrooms and playgrounds. ✅ Device reliance undermines self-regulation and emotional resilience.
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