Deborah Lipsky – Autism Spectrum Meltdowns

Autism spectrum individuals often react strongly to changes in routines, patterns, food and clothing.

Deborah Lipsky – Autism Spectrum Meltdowns

The Neurological & Physiological Differences Autism

• Visual and Sensory Environments
  • Sensory evaluation: Asking relevant questions
  • Large motor skills, fine motor skills, eating, hearing, smell, touch
  • Create a sensory-friendly environment
  • Learning, behavior, and social interaction are affected by sensory dysfunction
• Executive Function (EF).
  • Impact of EF daily life
  • EF manifestations in meltdowns
  • Strategies to limit the consequences of EF
• Social/Emotional Communication
  • Communication problems with people with autism
  • Autism communication differences
  • Impact on learning, behavior, and social interaction
  • Communication Strategies

Meltdown or Anxiety

• Recognize the triggers
• What is a meltdown?
• What an autistic person experiences during a meltdown
• Common behaviors seen in meltdowns
• Are you experiencing a meltdown or a tantrum?

Effective Behavioral Interventions Based On the S.C.A.R.E.D. Model

• Behavior as a means of communication
• Inappropriate interventions … What never to do
• Appropriate strategies to de-You can escalate the situation
• Interventions in the school system
• Create a customized intervention/crisis plan

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Description:

• What is the cause of unusually strong reactions during a meltdown
• Do you see it coming, or are you astonished?
• Is it a meltdown?
• Does it represent manipulative, willful behavior?
• It is ‘Fight or Flight’ Is this the only way?

Autism spectrum individuals often react strongly to changes in routines, patterns, food and noise. Knowing and recognising your personal triggers is a key benefit when creating a plan to reduce anxiety levels and avoid catastrophic reactions for you or others.

Deborah LipskyM.Ed., is an uncommon perspective from someone who lives with autism every single day. She will combine her personal experience with professional knowledge to give you a rare insight into the neurological processing differences in autism. Participate in interactive exercises that will allow you to express yourself. “autistic” For a brief moment, you will gain an understanding of the unique challenges that individuals with autism face. It will help you to identify the difference between a meltdown, a behavioral tantrum, as well as what triggers a meltdown. Effective intervention strategies will be available to you before, during, or after a meltdown.