SLP 354: Social Meltdowns Explained: Why "What Happened?" Is the Wrong Question (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, etc)

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Aug 10, 2026 · 28m

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✅ Social Meltdowns: Social overwhelm triggers meltdowns, not just sensory.

✅ Skill Not Will: Children want friends but lack the skills.

✅ Perspective Taking: Explain why a friend didn't pass the ball.

✅ Warning Signs: Yelling, dobbing, crying, shutting down signal overload.

✅ In The Moment: Remove bystanders, distract, don't interrogate about incidents.

✅ Classroom Accommodations: Give thinking time before collaborating or choosing partners.

✅ Connection First: Teach…