Restraint Collapse 101
Published: Aug. 4, 2026Updated: Aug. 4, 2026
Does your child hold it together all day at school — only to fall apart the moment they get home? This may be after-school restraint collapse.
In this video, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism, Devon Price, PhD, and clinical psychologist Theresa Kidd, PhD, break down what restraint collapse actually is, why it happens, and what parents and schools can do to help — from after-school routines to accommodations that make a real difference.
For more information on after-school restraint collapse, read: What Is After-School Restraint Collapse?
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