Executive Functions and Meltdowns
Challenges with cognitive flexibility and problem-solving can contribute to difficulties with perceiving alternative pathways, leading to a meltdown.
Challenges with cognitive flexibility and problem-solving can contribute to difficulties with perceiving alternative pathways, leading to a meltdown.
| Help the child look ahead (2 hours from now, 2 days from now, etc.) | |
| Divert focus on the negative by directing toward a positive |
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| Prepare in advance of situations and create a plan A, a plan B, and a plan C to increase adaptability | |
| Preface and end with positive feedback when providing constructive feedback | |
| Engage in imaginative play to foster adaptability |