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[quote=Anonymous]When she is calm, make eye contact and tell her that you know that she is having a hard time with big feelings and that you are going to find some good doctors who will know what to do. On some level she knows she is out of control. Remove most things from her bedroom so that she doesn’t hurt anything or herself.

Get an allergy evaluation with Dr. Nsouli. That won’t be the cure, but could be a part. He’s in Burke and at the Watergate.

Praise constantly for good behavior. Can you and husband alternate one on one during more difficult times, like transition times?

Definitely keep a written log of meltdowns and suspected triggers and what happened and how you handled it, and time of day. Feed frequent high-protein snacks, if possible. The behavior log is where a therapist will start, so save time and have it ready.

Don’t talk when she’s hit the top of the crisis cycle. It’s pointless and will frustrate you. Use visual cues and short phrases when she’s ramping up, if you can. “Safe hands.” “Breathe with me.”

Sometimes Popsicles help kids regulate. It’s not a reward in that case. The cold sucking helps them calm. Good luck.[/quote]

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