Anatomy of a Meltdown: Early Intervention Training Series

Name: Anatomy of a Meltdown: Early Intervention Training Series
Start: 2025-12-12T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-12T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 2873 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-1668, United States

Schedule

Fri Dec 12 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2873 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-1668, United States | Fort Wayne, IN

It’s easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated and even angry when a child is having a meltdown. This experience is hard for both the person having the meltdown, as well as for anyone present at the time. In this professional development session, we will begin with a brief review of the stress response system and an introduction to sensory processing. Building upon this information, participants will learn what happens to the body when feeling overwhelmed, under attack, hijacked and helpless. Three distinct stages of a meltdown will be described and discussed beginning with the identification of some triggers, signs and symptoms that may indicate a meltdown is starting. Appropriate prevention and intervention strategies at each stage will be provided and discussed. By understanding the anatomy of a meltdown everyone who cares for and/or works with young children with these types of challenges will be better equipped to understand what a child’s behavior might mean and offer help and support during these difficult times.
Alternative time & location:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. + Additional networking/discussion to 9:00 p.m.
Location: AWS Foundation, 5323 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804