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Post Date: September 30, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Meltdowns
Both children and adults with autism often display a co-occurring disorder of anxiety. Meltdown typically occur when an event triggers a reaction which can be due to a new or unfamiliar situation that is seen as a potential threat.
The following articles provide information on managing autistic meltdowns:
11 things autistic people say can trigger meltdown
How autistic meltdown differ from ordinary temper tantrums
How to ease autism meltdowns on the go
Managing autism meltdowns, tantrums and aggression
Tantrum vs. autistic meltdown: what is the difference?
The difference between meltdown and tantrums