Feelings, sensory needs and behavior

Meltdowns and shutdowns, sensory differences, stimming, feelings and keeping everyone safe.

Meltdown, tantrum or shutdown? How to tell and what to doA meltdown is overwhelm, not bad behavior. How to tell it from a tantrum or a shutdown, and what helps before, during and after.13 minute read Helping your child understand feelings and find calm, including at bedtimeCo-regulation first, why feelings can be hard to name, calm tools and a calm space, calmer bedtimes, who to ask about medicine and melatonin, and where to get help.13 minute read