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How To Calm A Meltdown Or Sensory Overload???

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Elizabeth City, NC

Taking into consideration that my daughter is 3 years old what strategies do you use to calm your child from a meltdown when the reason is unknown or a trigger has been set off & they need help calming down???? Breathing exercises or counting to 10 don’t work for her as she is 3 & nonverbal w/ ASD level3.

November 10, 2023
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A child proof space with some favorite ideas where, maybe a big bag chair, soft mat or couch cushions. Sometimes a walk or swinging. Occasionally a favorite video or song. Space and time. Sometimes meltdowns that appeared to be without cause for my son would eventually alert me to things like dental issues, stomach issues, or ear infections.

November 12, 2023 (edited)

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