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Posted inAsk an Autism Researcher Teaching and learning with Autism

Meltdowns after school

After-school meltdowns can be tough, especially with multiple children on the autism spectrum. While research is limited, this post offers practical tips, like addressing hunger, frustration, and using distraction or quiet time, to help ease the transition from school to home.
Posted by mdenham August 17, 2017
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