Autistic Meltdown in Car: Friend's Support During Hysterical Episode

Meltdowns happen when autistic children and teenagers feel completely overwhelmed, lose control of their behaviour, and find it very hard to calm themselves. Meltdowns are a sign of distress. Meltdowns might include behaviour like rocking, crying, hitting or withdrawing. 1. Be empathetic. Empathy means listening and acknowledging their struggle without judgment. 2. Make them feel safe and loved. 3. Eliminate punishments. 4. Focus on your child, not staring bystanders. 5. Break out your sensory t

Understanding Autism Meltdowns in Children

While meltdowns seem like “tantrums” in autism they are actually an intense emotional or sensory response to an overwhelming situation. These could look or feel long, we feel helpless while also angry and sad all at once. But somethings that helped me is knowing in that moment HE is having a hard time regulating his emotions and not being able to communicate his needs as well. So if I’m able to stop and be patient and understand and loving for him that’s exactly what I’ll do every time.❤️ Take a