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How to deal with the aftermath of meltdowns?

ParentingAutism

One thing no one really talks about. I've searched the Internet and people only talk about what to do in the event of a meltdown but not afterwards. 

The reason I'm asking is to understand and help my daughter who meltdowns a lot, little ones to big ones. When she's calmed down, or exhausted herself out, most of the times she physically can't move any part of her body, or talk or swallow. This will be anywhere, from at home, in school, or in public. Mainly the worst happen in school, and yesterday's were bad but I don't know what advice to give the school because they have their own policies. She's always upset and hurt after meltdowns but no one knows what to do when she's calmed down. 

  • Hi ,

    I'm sorry to hear that you are having to cope with your daughter's meltdowns. You may like to have a look at the following information from the NAS on meltdowns, which may help you to identify ways to support her:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns

    All the best,

    ChloeMod

  • in reply to Blue

    There is a place she goes, the small sensory room, or O.T room. Sometimes meltdowns happen in public which isn't great. 

    School do try and get her to calm down and lots of techniques they use with her. Unfortunately sometimes she doesn't want to go into a safe room and there's nothing they can do about that. They will try their best during the rumble stage and getting her to the small sensory room. 

  • My meltdown can be so intense that they last for hours.Im 25 years old. When it happens i become so overwhelming that i deplete every last bit of energy i have a pass out. Over time i have learnt that i need to get to my bedroom but this is not always ideal.

    after i wake up from the meltdown i am drained, i can't do anything until i recover the energy i've lost. I can't prepare food, I often forget and just sit and stare blankly until i recovered enough energy that i can do something that i enjoy like playing a videogames or watch a movie which i have found when i get to that point doing something that i enjoy doing increases my energy enough i can make attempts a doing general life stuff. 

    The school needs a quiet room or space your daughter can run to when in the rumble stage to meltdown in. that has both options to be dull and when the meltdown occurring and self stimulating for when after.