Description of Presentation

Join Christine A. Chambers, MEd, OTR/L, of Abilities First, LLC, as she discusses ways to decrease the frequency and intensity of meltdowns in toddlers and preschoolers. Learn to prepare your child and the environment to avoid meltdown triggers. Chambers will also teach you how to help your child recognize the signs that he or she is becoming overwhelmed and initiate age-appropriate, self-calming activities.

CFK Resources

• Meltdowns Handout with books and other information about sensory issues
  
• Behavior Pinterest Board
• Sesnory Issues Pinterest Board

Books

• "The Out of Sync Child," Carol Kranowitz
• "The Out of Sync Child has Fun," Carol Kranowitz
• "The Incredible 5-point Scale," Buron and Curtis
• "How Does Your Engine Run?" Williams and Shellenberger
• "Are you in the zone?" Timothy Kowalski

Organizations

• SPD Foundation