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Autism

Caroleanne

Having problems with my autistic son his behaviour is quite bad. The last year with him has just been one thing after another. He has so many meltdowns doesn't want anyone sitting in the same room as him. Hes ran away from us doesn't want to go anywhere and just refuses to get washed and changed he is 21 and doesn't have day  time placement.    

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  • Caroleanne,

    Keep a journal of what's happening before the meltdowns, what changes occured right before the meltdown began, record as much as you can and look for common factors.

    Sensory input can trigger meltdowns, he's possibly running away from what overstimulates him. Those of us Autistic lack the filter that releases irrelevant stimuli and information, by lacking the filter the head can overload and make him shut down. Ask him is there anything in the environment disturbing him.

    Individuals on the spectrum unable to verbally communicate try communicating, try to tell people something with behaviour instead of language.

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  • Caroleanne,

    Keep a journal of what's happening before the meltdowns, what changes occured right before the meltdown began, record as much as you can and look for common factors.

    Sensory input can trigger meltdowns, he's possibly running away from what overstimulates him. Those of us Autistic lack the filter that releases irrelevant stimuli and information, by lacking the filter the head can overload and make him shut down. Ask him is there anything in the environment disturbing him.

    Individuals on the spectrum unable to verbally communicate try communicating, try to tell people something with behaviour instead of language.

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