SLP 297: Navigating Social Meltdowns: Understanding Triggers and Solutions for Neurodiverse Children (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA etc)

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · May 12, 2025 · 28m

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.

In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Social meltdowns stem from exclusion, misunderstanding, and social anxiety.

✅ Differentiating meltdowns from tantrums guides appropriate responses.

✅ Mind blindness impairs perspective-taking and interpreting social cues.

✅ Sensory overload heightens emotional overwhelm in social settings.

✅ Teaching social knowledge through scripts builds peer interaction skills.

✅ Proactive accommodations prevent meltdowns in classrooms and…