This is a really insightful and informative article- well worth a read if you love and care for someone with distressed behaviours.
Autistic meltdowns are like the blue-screen-of-death on a computer. It is as if "my brain is overloaded & is going to shut down temporarily.” Meltdowns are not goal-oriented or a way to get someone to do something. The person may need help regaining control.
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Autism, Aggression, Self-Injury: Medical Insights & Best Practices
Sometimes people try to get attention by doing things that look like aggression, but they are really saying, “I have a problem, I need help.”
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November 25, 2024 at 8:22 AM
This is a really insightful and informative article- well worth a read if you love and care for someone with distressed behaviours.