Do you know the difference between a regular toddler meltdown and a sensory related meltdown?
Although from the outside they can look very similar, on the inside, they are very different. In today's video, we're teaching you how to identify the difference and giving you our top 5 strategies to help a child who's in the midst of a sensory meltdown. Be prepared for anything that comes your way after watching this video! Enjoy!
📚 Table of Contents 📚
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What is the Difference Between a Tantrum and a Sensory Meltdown?
05:46 Strategy #1 Be Proactive with Sensory Needs
07:22 Strategy #2 Coregulating
09:49 Strategy #3 Create a Calm Down Corner
12:33 Strategy #4 Use Less Verbal Communication
13:40 Strategy #5 Keep Everyone Safe
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Download the FREEBIE! https://harkla.co/pages/opt-in-yt-freebie-sensory-vs-behavior-checklist?_ab=0&key=1708103003250
Is it Sensory or Behavior? https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/88-is-it-sensory-or-behavior?_pos=15&_sid=ec961bcea&_ss=r
Strategies for Tantrums and Meltdowns https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/autism-tantrums-meltdown-strategies?_pos=3&_sid=ec961bcea&_ss=r
Supporting Meltdowns at School https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/254-tips-for-supporting-meltdowns-at-school?_pos=2&_sid=ec961bcea&_ss=r
Sensory Overload in Adults https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/sensory-overload-adults?_pos=1&_sid=8af7544e8&_ss=r
What is Sensory Overload? https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/237-sensory-overload-what-it-can-look-like-and-how-you-can-help?_pos=4&_sid=8af7544e8&_ss=r
Meeting the Sensory Threshold https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/187-what-it-means-to-meet-the-sensory-threshold?_pos=1&_sid=a1b6f662b&_ss=r
Build a Sensory Corner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-1EtUHJOGo
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