Meltdown at screen shutoff is neurologically normal (dopamine cut abruptly) — a graduated ending protocol drastically reduces it.

Seven distraction routes giving you minutes of safe survival until the wave passes.

Set a clear limit but offer an acceptable alternative — "No throwing, yes to the sponge ball."

Daily sensory protocol (weight, movement, deep pressure) reduces SPD child meltdowns.

Plan a family outing with a proactive sensory-trigger scan, not reliance on luck.

Enable grayscale mode — colors designed to addict you vanish, phone becomes just a tool.

Delete social apps (not just deactivate the account) for a full 30 days, with a conscious reintegration plan afterward.