Managing challenging behavior, outbursts of violence, and emotional explosions can put additional stress on the entire family of a child on the autism spectrum. This book offers practical, long-term, and effective strategies for resolving common challenging behaviors using a low-arousal approach - a non-confrontational method that is based on avoiding conflict and reducing anxiety. "Managing Family Meltdown" provides explanations for challenging behaviors and offers a wealth of guidance on how families can manage various types of challenging behavior, such as physical aggression and self-injurious behavior. The authors explore the difference between behavior management and behavior change, as well as how our own behavior can affect the situation. They show how reducing stress and pressure helps children process information better, making them less likely to react in challenging ways. The advantages and disadvantages of medication and ways to care for our own health are also discussed. This practical book is suitable for non-verbal children, as well as those with higher-functioning autism and will be essential for families, caregivers, and anyone involved with children on the autism spectrum.