EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 6 MIN
What to do When Your Neurodivergent Child's Meltdown Comes out of Nowhere | Ep. 121
from Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different · host Samantha Foote
In this episode, Samantha Foote narrates a personal story about her son's meltdown during a family trip. She recounts the events leading up to the meltdown, the meltdown itself, and what they did after.Samantha shares what she did well in managing the situation, , and also reflects on what she could have done better.She emphasizes the importance of helping children return to a self-regulated state during meltdowns and discusses the plans they made to ensure her son had personal space and ways to calm himself for the rest of the trip. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:10 The Meltdown02:41 Understanding the Meltdown03:17 Reflecting on the Response04:52 Moving Forward: Strategies and Plans05:39 Final Thoughts and Takeaways Connect with Us: www.everybrainisdifferent.com Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent
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In this episode, Samantha Foote narrates a personal story about her son's meltdown during a family trip. She recounts the events leading up to the meltdown, the meltdown itself, and what they did after. Samantha shares what she did well in managing the situation, , and also reflects on what she could have done better. She emphasizes the importance of helping children return to a self-regulated state during meltdowns and discusses the plans they made to ensure her son had personal space and ways to calm himself for the rest of the trip.
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