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Meltdowns: autistic children and teenagers

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Meltdowns: autistic children and teenagers

Suitable for 3-18 years

Key points

  • Meltdowns happen when autistic children and teenagers feel completely overwhelmed.
  • Autistic children and teenagers need support to recognise overwhelmed feelings and know what to do.
  • Help autistic children and teenagers avoid meltdowns by stepping in when they start to get agitated.
  • During a meltdown, stay calm, give children space, avoid saying too much, and wait.
Organisation:
Raising Children Network
Topic:
Children's health, Behavioural disorder
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
August 2024
Last reviewed:
August 2024

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