Resources

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We know the deep isolation and overwhelming stress when others don't truly understand the challenging meltdowns your child is facing. The Autism Meltdown Navigator created this community because she struggled just like you, promising that no one else has to feel alone.

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This eGuidebook is the simple, real-world instruction you need to confidently manage challenging behaviors. Designed as a vital reference tool for Parents, Providers, and Educators, it offers clear, proven, and practical strategies for supporting children with Autism and other complex challenges. Learn to move beyond reacting to meltdowns and adopt proactive, evidence-based approaches to emotional regulation.

Inside, you will find comprehensive guidance on preventing meltdowns and effectively addressing emotional dysregulation. This resource is packed with expert advice and established best practices that deliver practical steps to help your child manage their big, tough emotions. Use this guide to enhance outcomes, ensuring the children in your care feel supported, successful, and ready to thrive.

 We know navigating Autism and complex challenges comes with unique situations, and sometimes parents, families, and providers just need advice from someone who truly understands. Our blog is your dedicated source for honest, practical, and heartfelt guidance designed to help you navigate these complex situations. We focus on the real-world topics that affect your daily life and your child’s growth, covering everything from handling day-to-day logistics to building a strong foundation of emotional resilience.

You will find deep dives into the topics that matter most. Our articles cover emotional regulation and mindset (like teaching coping strategies and managing anxiety), major school and daily transitions (such as preparing for middle school or creating stress-free summer routines), and crucial medical and behavioral logistics (including collaborating with doctors on medication weaning plans). We also offer encouragement and advice on essential long-term support like understanding IEP vs. 504 plans and building your strong support system.

 This heartfelt memoir chronicles a mother's journey following her son's autism diagnosis, detailing how her professional expertise proved inadequate for the real-world obstacles she faced. It documents her personal evolution and the intensive learning curve involved in finding resources to teach her son emotional regulation and manage aggressive outbursts. Ultimately, this honest account reveals how unexpected life paths led to profound, mutual healing and transformation for both mother and son.

Purchase Instructions: This book is priced at $19.95 and must be purchased directly on Amazon. Please disregard the "$0" placeholder and avoid clicking the "Add to Cart" button on this store page. To find the official Amazon listing, please refer to the book description here in the GoDaddy store, where you will find the direct link. Click the Amazon link provided there to complete your secure purchase.

This accompanying workbook is an essential, practical guide for parents and caregivers to implement the strategies from the memoir Unexpected Experiences Beyond Autism. It focuses on practical applications of the skills and techniques described in Book 1, providing exercises to help manage emotional regulation challenges, aggression, and co-regulation with your child. Designed to foster mutual growth and transformation, the workbook is an indispensable tool for turning insight into real-world action and change.

Purchase Instructions: This book is priced at $24.95 and must be purchased directly on Amazon. Please disregard the "$0" placeholder and avoid clicking the "Add to Cart" button on this store page. To find the official Amazon listing, please refer to the book description here in the GoDaddy store, where you will find the direct link. Click the Amazon link provided there to complete your secure purchase.

 The Autism Meltdown Navigator provides specialized nursing training and evaluation services for individuals eligible for the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority (OHCA) Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) waiver. These services may be covered, but they must first be ordered by your healthcare provider (MD or NP).

It's important to note that the availability of these services may also require consideration and approval in light of other DDSD-approved services you are already receiving, such as caregiver training, education, or skilled nursing care. Our consultation and coaching services will be assessed in conjunction with your existing service plan to ensure proper coordination and to determine how additional supports may apply.

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