The Meltdown Plan
£9
When your child is completely overwhelmed, everyone around them needs to respond in the same calm way. This plan makes that possible.
I'm the mother of an autistic son, and I created this plan from years of learning what truly helps before, during and after the hardest moments.
This plan is for you if you want to:
• Understand the difference between a meltdown, a tantrum and a shutdown
• Spot the early warning signs and step in before things escalate
• Know exactly what to say, and what never to say, in the moment
• Give school, family and carers one clear plan to follow
• Track patterns so each month gets a little easier
Inside the 26 fillable pages:
• A short, plain English guide with clear diagrams
• Your child's own plan: triggers, warning signs, calm toolkit, safe spaces and recovery
• A one page summary to print and share
• A meltdown log, monthly calendar and review pages
• A page just for you, because your wellbeing matters too
Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), or print and write by hand. Suitable for parents and carers of autistic children and adults. Includes UK support organisations.