Parenting System That Stops Meltdowns & Tantrums Before They Start
What are meltdowns? They are overwhelming emotions that are quite common in children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. What causes them? It can be anything from a very minor incident to something more traumatic. How long do they last? It’s anyone’s guess. They last until the child is either completely exhausted, or he gains control of his emotions -- which is not easy for him to do. From the Office of Mark Hutten, M.A. Online Parent Support, LLC Meltdowns are not a pretty sight. They are somewhat like overblown temper tantrums, but unlike tantrums, meltdowns can last anywhere from ten minutes to over an hour. When it starts, the child is totally out-of-control. When it ends, both you and your child are totally exhausted. But... Don’t breathe a sigh of relief yet. At the least provocation, for the remainder of that day - and sometimes into the next - the meltdown can return in full force. If your child suffers from High-Func