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Symptoms of an autistic meltdown12/6/2023 Due to a heightened sensory processing state, sensitivity to light, sound, smell, taste, or touch is highly enhanced, causing the subject to feel overwhelmed. I can find them physically painful and psychologically distressing, all at the same time.ĭuring a meltdown, a person might be unable to communicate, hyperventilate, kick, pace, rock, hit their heads, or flap their hands. Meltdowns usually affect my body and mind. I fidget, cry and shout to distract myself from louder, internal noises. Sarinah ODonoghue, English literature teacher diagnosed with autism, talks about how she feels like during a meltdown:įor me, a meltdown feels like my body is trying to escape the chaos inside my mind. The natural state of an autistic brain is hyperdrivenany change of routine can trigger this already inflamed state and cause a meltdown. The brain of a person with autism spectrum disorder has difficulties in processing sensory input in the same way that neurotypical brains do. What Happens When An Autistic Person Has A Meltdown Remember that the person who is struggling and needs your support the most is your child. Next time you find yourself in this public display of chaos, ignore the judgmental looks, and quiet down that fearful inner voice saying youre not enough. Or worse, we feel like our deepest fears are validated: People think were failing at this whole parenting thing. We feel the judgment from some saying, Id never let my kid act like that. These outbursts can feel embarrassing to parents when were in public and everyone is staring at us. Meltdowns for any child can get noisy, but they tend to go to a whole other level of loud when its a child with autism. Focus On Your Child Not Staring Bystanders It is helpful to know what can lead to a meltdown in order to minimize their frequency.
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