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Read the Storm: The Complete Meltdown & Regulation Toolkit
The Read-the-Storm Method for Meltdowns, Anxious Refusal, ADHD Overwhelm, and Defiance. Learn to tell the four storms apart in about ten seconds, then use the words built for each one. Includes 22 scripted moments sorted by storm, 17 phrase swaps, the Read the Storm and CALM Protocol wall posters, an age-by-age wall chart, and a two-week Meltdown Pattern Log with a storm-type column. Bonus: the complete pocket deck What to Say in the Hard Moments.
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Written by Shalini Chawla, MD, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
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Inside this guide
- The Read-the-Storm Method for Meltdowns, Anxious Refusal, ADHD Overwhelm, and Defiance.
- Learn to tell the four storms apart in about ten seconds, then use the words built for each one.
- Includes 22 scripted moments sorted by storm, 17 phrase swaps, the Read the Storm and CALM Protocol wall posters, an age-by-age wall chart, and a two-week Meltdown Pattern Log with a storm-type column.
- Bonus: the complete pocket deck What to Say in the Hard Moments.
Your download also includes the bonus What to Say in the Hard Moments (complete deck).
How to use it
- 1Download the PDF and read the opening sections first.
- 2Notice which parts match what you are seeing at home or at school.
- 3Choose one next step to try, and bring your notes to your child's clinician or school.
Who this is for
Parents and caregivers who want a clearer picture of what they are seeing and what to do next.
Educational, not a substitute for care
It does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified clinician. If you are worried about immediate safety, call or text 988 or contact emergency services.
About the author
Shalini Chawla, MD
Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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