Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all, 1st time reaching out for advice. I have a 16 year old girl who struggles with emotional regulation. When she's having a meltdown, rationale goes out the window. Once regulating/calm again, she has NO recollection of her behaviour or emotions when heightened. Is this normal? TIA
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Thank you, these are so helpful
Hi! Memory loss following meltdowns can certainly be normal:
"In the aftermath of a meltdown, many Autistic people report that they are unable to recall the details of what happened. This memory lapse, in itself, can be distressing and may contribute to subsequent anxiety."
From: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-autistic-meltdowns-a-guide-for-allies/
More info about meltdowns is also offered here by NAS:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences