The Meltdown Rescue Kit
What to do in the middle of a meltdown—and how to prevent them!
Any child can struggle with big emotions and frequent meltdowns—especially kids with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, or autism. And the more they happen, the more they’ll keep happening. But you can break the cycle.
Inside this practical toolkit, you’ll get audio tracks, quick-reference handouts, and a video demo so you know exactly how to handle meltdowns in the moment and stop them before they start.
Feel like you've tried everything, but the meltdowns keep coming?
You need a meltdown game plan.
Instead of…
Walking on eggshells
Trying a quick tip you saw while scrolling
Attempting to reason, explain, or ignore the behavior
Learn my pediatric OT game plan that uses key strategies that just aren’t taught to parents and addresses ALL the layers of a meltdown from emotions & aggression to sensory needs.
The Meltdown Rescue Kit shows you what to do one step at a time, so that…
Your kid feels heard, supported, and is learning to self-regulate over time
Meltdowns become less frequent and less intense
You feel confident, in control of your emotions, and connected to your kid
Our Meltdown Rescue Kit is perfect for kids with:
- Big emotions and poor emotional regulation
- Sensory needs that are highly sensitive or big seekers
- Neurodivergence: ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, and other learning challenges
You can use the Meltdown Rescue Kit strategies to:
- Help at home, school, or in public
- Stop a meltdown in its tracks
- Prevent big emotions from building to a meltdown
- Repair and return to regulation after a meltdown
What’s inside:
6 Short Audio Lessons
Bite-sized, listen-anywhere guidance that takes you through every step.
1 Video Lesson with Calming Activities Demo
See exactly how to use movement to organize the nervous system.
5 Printable Guides
Quick-reference sheets, reflection trackers, and kid-friendly worksheets to save on your phone or print out.
5 Screensavers to Help Remind You
Quick reminders and mantras to help you stay grounded that you can save and see all the time.
What you’ll learn in these lessons:
- How to make transitions and screen time easier (without the usual fight).
- The “balloon effect” that explains why little things build into big outbursts.
- What to say and do in the middle of a meltdown plus what not to do.
- How to regulate YOURSELF first (because your calm is contagious).
- A “calm plan” your child helps create so they know what works for them.
- Reflection tools to notice patterns, triggers, and what’s actually helping.
Meet Your Guide: Alisha Grogan, MOT, OTR/L
Hi, I’m Alisha—pediatric occupational therapist, mom of three, and creator of Your Kid’s Table and The Connection Hive.
With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric OT, I’ve worked with hundreds of families across schools, clinics, and homes, helping kids with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and meltdowns. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when your child is struggling—because I’ve lived it, too.
As a mom of three—including one neurodivergent child—I’ve been in the trenches, navigating meltdowns and big emotions in real time.
I built the Meltdown Rescue Kit to give you the same practical, proven tools I’ve used with countless families (and my own) to help you feel more confident, prepared, and calm when meltdowns happen.
You’re not alone in this—I’m here to help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this just for younger kids?
Nope! These strategies work for kids of all ages—even tweens and teens—because they focus on the root causes of meltdowns, not just surface behaviors.
Is this helpful for autism, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges?
Absolutely. The tools inside are designed with neurodivergent kids in mind, but they’re useful for any child who struggles with emotional regulation and have no diagnosis.
How do I access the kit?
As soon as you purchase, you’ll get instant access via email either into our therapist or parent portal. You can listen to the audio lessons, watch the video, and download your printables whenever it works for you.
As a parent, you can download, print, hang them on your fridge, or save them to your phone for quick access. As a therapist, you can share the printables in treatment with your clients.
Ready to have a meltdown game plan?
There is NO one trick. It’s about having a step-by-step plan so you can feel confident and teach your child how to get out of the meltdown spiral.
Meltdown Rescue Kit (parent portal)
- 5 short audio lessons
- Video demo
- 5 printable guides
- 5 calming screensavers
- BONUS: Audio track script to use with your kid
- BONUS: Kid-Friendly Calm Plan – A simple worksheet to help your kid understand their emotions and regulation strategies.
Meltdown Rescue Kit (therapist portal)
- 5 short audio lessons
- Video demo
- 5 printable guides
- 5 calming screensavers
- BONUS: Audio track script to use with kids
- BONUS: Kid-Friendly Calm Plan – A simple worksheet to help kids understand their emotions and regulation strategies.
