SLP 340: The Five-Step Meltdown De-escalation Framework Every Educator Needs: What to do Before, During and After

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Five Key Strategies: Calm, time, space, communication, distraction deescalate meltdowns.
✅ Meltdown Type: Overwhelming loss of control, different from a tantrum.
✅ Prevention Strategies: Routines, visuals, timers, quiet spaces reduce meltdown occurrence.
✅ During Peak Meltdown: Treat like seizure—remove bystanders, ensure safety.
✅ After Meltdown: Move forward, avoid dwelling, focus on prevention strategies.
✅ Communication Method: Use "now, next, later" instead of saying "no."
✅ Self-Regulation: Teach emotional literacy so students manage their own emotions.

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