This book is ideal for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 2-9 years (and possibly older depending on developmental level) who are seeking guidance and proactive behavioral strategies for managing meltdowns and outbursts. It offers an empathic approach and provides explanations of what happens in the brain and body of a person experiencing a meltdown, describing the sensory reactions and brain processes. The authors help the reader distinguish meltdowns from outbursts and how to respond to these different emotional states. Summarizing the key strategies, the book provides short-term and long-term strategies for implementation, offering practical response plans and a toolkit of techniques that empower parents to further support their child.