The Autism Dadvocate Podcast

The Five Things Dads can do to avoid a meltdown

Meltdowns are rough. As Dads, we will do anything – ANYTHING to avoid a meltdown, particularly in a public place.

So……….is there anything we can do? The answer is…………YES!

In this episode, Paul reviews the 5 things Dads can do to avoid a meltdown:

1. Set expectations with your child

2. Prepare a schedule

3. Know your child's unique sensory triggers

4. Leverage your child's "comfort items"

5. Acknowledge, praise, and reward good behavior