From Meltdowns to Milestones: A Parent's Complete Guide to Understanding and Navigating Your Child's Behavioral Challenges with Confidence

By Nilofar Sediqi

Finally - A Parent's Guide to ABA That Tells You the Truth

You've sat through IEP meetings where everyone seems to speak a language you don't understand. You've Googled "why does my child melt down every morning" at midnight. You've watched your child struggle and felt the gap between what the professionals say and what you can actually do at home.

This book closes that gap.

Written by Nilofar Sediqi, M.Ed., BCBA(R) - a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of clinical experience - From Meltdowns to Milestones gives parents the same clinical framework BCBAs(R) use every day, translated into clear, honest, parent-friendly language.

What you'll learn:

Why every challenging behavior serves a function - and how to figure out what that function is for YOUR childWhat a meltdown actually is neurologically - and why your current response may be making it worseHow to teach your child a replacement behavior that actually worksThe truth about reinforcement, punishment, AAC, routines, transitions, and moreAssent-based care - your child has a voice in their treatmentHow to recognize and recover from caregiver burnout

Every chapter includes a practical worksheet you can use immediately and bring to your child's next clinical appointment.

Grounded in 50+ peer-reviewed citations. Written by a practicing BCBA(R) who works with real families every day.

Your child is extraordinary. This book gives you the tools to meet them where they are.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GTR631P4
• ISBN13: 9798253192023
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"