Autistic meltdowns are a response to the mind or body feeling overwhelmed. They may appear to happen without warning.
All children have meltdowns, but if you have an autistic child these may be stronger and more frequent. Your child may also need more recovery time. Some of the usual calming strategies may not be effective. Learning about what causes your child’s meltdowns and how to calm them can help you to support your child.
Meltdowns are different to tantrums, which are a response to a child not being able to do what they want.
