THE 10-MINUTE RESET The Go-To Guide for Supporting Autistic Children During Meltdowns

When an autistic child experiences a meltdown, most parenting advice stops working. Talking makes it worse. Discipline escalates distress. And parents are often left feeling exhausted, helpless, and unsure of what to do next. The 10-Minute Reset is a compassionate, practical guide for parents and caregivers who want to support autistic children during meltdowns—not by forcing calm or correcting behavior, but by working with the nervous system instead of against it. This book explains what meltdowns really are, why logic and consequences fail during moments of overload, and how to respond in ways that reduce intensity, increase safety, and protect trust. Using a clear, step-by-step framework, parents learn how to turn down sensory input, ground the body when words don't work, use calm breathing to signal safety, and respond predictably so the nervous system can settle. Inside, you'll find guidance for explosive meltdowns and quiet shutdowns, support for public meltdowns and school-related stress, and reassurance for moments when nothing seems to help. The book also addresses caregiver burnout, helping parents regulate themselves so they can continue showing up with steadiness and compassion. Written in clear, parent-friendly language, The 10-Minute Reset doesn't promise quick fixes or perfect outcomes. It offers realistic tools that work in real homes, on real floors, during real hard days. This isn't about fixing your child. It's about helping them feel safe enough to come back to themselves—with you.