Autism Calming the Chaos!: Strategies for Understanding and Supporting Meltdowns.: Unleashing Confidence: Social Skills Adventures for Children on the . (The Loving Pieces Books Autism Series)
Language: English
Published by Dalisse Sequeiros - Luis Barros, 2024
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- Title
- Autism Calming the Chaos!: Strategies for Understanding and Supporting Meltdowns.: Unleashing Confidence: Social Skills Adventures for Children on the . (The Loving Pieces Books Autism Series)
- Author
- Sequeiros, Dalisse; Barros, Luis
- Publisher
- Dalisse Sequeiros - Luis Barros
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 8409676192
- ISBN 13
- 9788409676194
- Series
- Book 1 of 6: The Loving Pieces Books Autism Series
When your child's world becomes too much, do you know what to do?
When a meltdown hits, the crying, the overwhelm, the not knowing what to do, most parents feel completely lost. Not because they do not want to help. But because this is genuinely hard and most people face it alone.
What makes this book different
Every page of this book was lived before it was written. Dalisse and Luis are the parents of two autistic boys, and Dalisse is autistic herself. The supermarket meltdowns, the cancelled swimming lessons, the moments of not knowing what to do, and slowly learning what actually helps. All of it real. None of it theory..
Inside the story your child will meet Adrián
Adrián is a 10-year-old autistic boy who explains, in his own words, what a meltdown feels like from the inside. Through his story, children learn:
- Why meltdowns are not tantrums and why that distinction matters
- How sensory overload builds and what to do before it peaks
- That stimming is healthy and has a real purpose
- That needing a quiet space is not weakness, it is wisdom
- That they are loved, safe, and not alone
The beautifully hand-illustrated story covers real situations: busy restaurants, crowded supermarkets, cancelled routines, communication struggles, and the relief of finally feeling understood.
A complete parent guide is included
The second half of the book gives parents and caregivers practical tools to use immediately:
- How to identify your child's specific meltdown triggers
- What to do and what not to do in the middle of a meltdown
- How to anticipate and prevent the next meltdown before it starts
- Post-meltdown recovery strategies for your child and for yourself
- How sensory overload, routine changes, and communication challenges connect to meltdown behavior
What parents are saying
"My daughter already recognizes Adrián in the illustrations. It has allowed me to not only use the techniques ourselves as a family during a meltdown but to also understand other kids when they are having one." — Andre
"A lifesaver for understanding my grandson's autism. The practical tips for handling emotional crises have given me the confidence to know what to do." — Gloria
Perfect for
- Autistic children ages 6 to 14
- Parents and caregivers who feel lost during and after meltdowns
- Teachers and therapists supporting children with ASD
- Families who want to read and learn together about autism
A Social Emotional Learning resource grounded in neurodiversity
Created by autistic parents for autistic children, this book provides authentic understanding and SEL strategies that respect your child's neurology. The focus is on co-regulation and emotional safety, not compliance.
Your child does not need to be fixed. They need to be understood.
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