SLP 354: Social Meltdowns Explained: Why "What Happened?" Is the Wrong Question (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, etc)

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.

✅ Social Meltdowns: Social overwhelm triggers meltdowns, not just sensory.

✅ Skill Not Will: Children want friends but lack the skills.

✅ Perspective Taking: Explain why a friend didn't pass the ball.

✅ Warning Signs: Yelling, dobbing, crying, shutting down signal overload.

✅ In The Moment: Remove bystanders, distract, don't interrogate about incidents.

✅ Classroom Accommodations: Give thinking time before collaborating or choosing partners.

✅ Connection First: Teach social knowledge proactively in five-minute activities.

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/difference-between-meltdowns-and-tantrums

Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/

Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/

Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/