Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, does anyone have any ideas/tips on how to help my 14 y.o daughter when she goes into a shutdown? She has them frequently in school so how can the school and teachers help especially after when she is exhausted?
She also can become aggressive and abusive before/after one in school so any ideas for that?
Thanks x
Hi ParentingAutism,
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter has been displaying challenging behaviour. You may find the following information from the NAS on sensory overload/shutdown useful:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences
Individuals on the spectrum can often display behaviour that may be challenging. There will generally be a reason for this and it is important to try and understand the trigger for the behaviour when developing strategies. https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour
You may like to have a look at the following link for more information on behaviour and strategies:
You may be interested in seeking some professional support regarding the behaviour. You can search for professionals in your area we are aware of on the Autism Services Directory: www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx
Our Autism Helpline offers confidential information, advice and support. The team can also point you towards local sources of help and support. You can call them on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an adviser.
I hope this helps,
ChloeMod
Thank you