Meltdown Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a meltdown?

• Student shouts vulgarities and talks rudely to the teachers

• Student walks around the class to disturb his classmates and refuse to follow instructions

• Student screams and cries uncontrollably, starts to kick and throw chairs

• All of the above

Which of the following is a sign of an impeding meltdown?

• Reduced awareness of others

• Tensed body language

• Running away from teacher

• All of the above

What does the C in CALM stand for?

• Check for triggers

• Check for safety

• Calm the student down

• Calm voice

Which of the following is NOT part of the CALM strategy?

• Check for safety

• Avoid power struggles

• Let others know

• Make sure the student is calm

Answer explanation

M stands for Make sure a adult stays with the student.

What does CASE in follow-up for meltdowns stand for?

• Communicate, Analyse, Support, Equip

• Check, Analyse, Strengthen, Equip

• Communicate, Analyse, Strengthen, Equip

• Communicate, Analyse, Strengthen, Evaluate