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Trigger Assessment
12-question survey that identifies your child's top 5 likely triggers with management strategies.
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Coming SoonMap your child's sensory sensitivities and preferences to guide strategy selection.
IEP Goal Checker
Coming SoonEvaluate your child's IEP goals against SMART criteria and get improvement suggestions.
MeltdownGuide is a document-organization and preparation service for parents. We are not attorneys or advocates, and nothing here is legal advice. Special education rights come from federal law (IDEA and Section 504) and your state's rules; timelines and procedures vary by state and district, so confirm them with your school district in writing and with your state's Parent Training and Information Center, which offers free help. No outcome is promised.
One well-documented request letter can save a semester of waiting.
The right request letter for where you are with your school, plus a meeting prep worksheet, accommodation ideas, and a documentation log, personalized to your child's situation.
- The right request letter for where things stand with your school
- Meeting prep worksheet: what to bring, questions to ask, how to state concerns factually
- Accommodation idea menu grouped by your child's specific concerns
- Documentation log template for calls, emails, and meetings
- Plain-English timeline explainer with a link to your state's free parent help
- Print-ready, save-as-PDF format
MeltdownGuide is a document-organization and preparation service for parents. We are not attorneys or advocates, and nothing here is legal advice. Special education rights come from federal law (IDEA and Section 504) and your state's rules; timelines and procedures vary by state and district, so confirm them with your school district in writing and with your state's Parent Training and Information Center, which offers free help. No outcome is promised.
School Year Companion
Letters are a first step. The school year is long. The School Year Companion keeps you on track.
- Monthly progress-check prompt during the school year (Sep-Jun)
- Meeting prep reminders 5 days and 1 day before dates you add
- May email on summer regression planning and extended school year (ESY) questions
- August email on restarting strong for the new school year
$6.99/mo after your first 30 included days. Monthly only, no annual plan. Cancel for summer, rejoin in fall.
Articles & Guides
In-depth resources written by experts. Browse by topic to find exactly what you need.
Meltdown Strategies
200Evidence-based de-escalation strategies for autism and ADHD meltdowns at home, school, and in public.
Read articlesBehavior Tracking
75How to log, analyze, and use behavior data to identify triggers and prevent escalation.
Read articlesIEP and School Advocacy
100Guides for IEP meetings, school accommodations, 504 plans, and parent rights in special education.
Read articlesSensory Support
100Understanding sensory processing, building sensory diets, and creating sensory-safe environments.
Read articlesAutism Guides
200Comprehensive guides for parents of autistic children covering diagnosis, therapy options, communication, and daily life.
Read articlesADHD Guides
150Managing ADHD at home and school including medication decisions, executive function support, and behavioral strategies.
Read articlesCommon Questions
No. MeltdownGuide is a parenting support tool, not a therapy service. It gives you real-time calming guidance and helps you track patterns, but it does not provide mental health treatment, diagnose conditions, or replace professional care. If your child needs clinical support, work with a licensed therapist or BCBA.
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Free trackers, profiles, and letter generators to find calm in the chaos. Every tool is free, with no account needed.