Making meltdowns easier and safer to handle
There are times you cannot control your environment during a meltdown. Having a room where we can take Amaya to safely calm down has helped us out so much.
There was a time she didn't have somewhere to go and we where constantly following her around and trying to keep her safe yet at the same time we where getting beat up allot more because of this.
DIY Calming room on a Budget
Amaya's room has particle board on the walls so she can't punch through the walls... We screwed her dresser into the wall in front of the window,this way she can't throw her dresser or break her window. Also we put some cheap rope lights to help her calm faster. Amaya's bed is a blow up it's easier to clean and when she does throw it, it won't hurt her or us.
This has brought down the assaults and damage.
With autism meltdowns you have to think 10 steps ahead, and learn something new everyday.
Below I have posted a video of a failed attempt..
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