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Meltdown

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Whenever my son is distressed or upset he always says he wants to go to the park. Does he want to go or is this not what he actually wants. I darent take him as if he’s distressed he will most likely bolt. Usually I only take him if he’s calm and less likely to bolt. I usually find the tv or ipad calms him down. 

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  • It would be really important to work out if the park feels like a safe location without artificial light, artificial sound and he feels less overwhelmed and/or if you have a young biologist/botanist in the making. 

    He may feel connected or more grounded when out doors. But more importantly, it could be better to work out what he's distressed over, so the melting down happens less often. You're welcome to talk through it on this site with Autistic Adults who can help! 

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  • It would be really important to work out if the park feels like a safe location without artificial light, artificial sound and he feels less overwhelmed and/or if you have a young biologist/botanist in the making. 

    He may feel connected or more grounded when out doors. But more importantly, it could be better to work out what he's distressed over, so the melting down happens less often. You're welcome to talk through it on this site with Autistic Adults who can help! 

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