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Meltdown

First, let’s talk about our definition of a “meltdown.” This chapter uses “meltdown” and “tantrum” interchangeably. It can be a result of unmanaged frustration, or it can appear out of nowhere. Observable behavior may include crying, kicking, screaming, hitting, throwing objects, biting, banging the head onto the wall or floor, collapsing to the floor, name-calling, etc. This can last from a few minutes to over an hour.

We are not going to pretend that there is a magic formula that we can give you to guide your actions during melt-down or crisis. Thus, it is imperative that the adults in the situation have insight into the causes of a student’s behavior.

Solutions!

• First, ensure that the teacher, student, and others are safe.

• Remove hazards from the environment.

• Call for additional adult assistance.

• Maintain a calm voice and demeanor and keep talking to a minimum.

• Once the child has begun to calm down, you might offer rhythmical and closed-ended strategies, such as rocking, drinking water, counting, spelling, deep breathing, and singing.

This challenging behavior may require additional and ongoing support from your site psychologist or behavior specialist.