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  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> What are autism meltdowns like? Meltdowns are  similar to the fight response . When an autistic person is having a meltdown they often have increased levels of anxiety and distress which are often interpreted as frustration, a 'tantrum' or an aggressive panic attack. <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads What triggers autistic meltdowns? Sensory overload or understimulation. This is when a child is sensitive to sound, touch, taste, smell, visuals or movements. Changes in routine or dealing with an unexpected change. ... Anxiety or anxious feelings. Being unable to describe what they need or want What to do during a very loud, very public meltdown Be empathetic. Empathy means listening and acknowledging their st

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 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> All children learn best from repetition, and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) especially appreciate predictability and patterns.  Establishing routines at home can promote positive bonds between children and caregivers and ease the unpredictability of everyday life for young children All children learn best from repetition, and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) especially appreciate predictability and patterns.  Establishing routines at home can promote positive bonds between children and caregivers and ease the unpredictability of everyday life for young children Why is routine important for autism? Application of rules and routines in school and home  helps students with autism engage more successfully in activities and prevents problem behavior . Routines help create an efficie

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