Ask an Autistic #15 - What are Autistic Meltdowns?
What is a meltdown? Why do autistic people have meltdowns? What are the most common causes of meltdowns? How can I help my child have less meltdowns? What is sensory overload? Answers to all of these questions and more in the episode of Ask an Autistic!
More information on the topic of meltdowns:
http://www.thinkingautismguide.....com/2010/07/prevent
http://www.autismems.net/57801/82012.html
http://lifehiswayblog.wordpres....s.com/2013/02/12/mel
http://www.snagglebox.com/arti....cle/meltdowns-vs-tan
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.....php?fbid=4984127268
Videos simulating sensory overload:
http://vimeo.com/52193530
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcS2VUoe12M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plPNhooUUuc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmDGvquzn2k
Sensory-friendly clothing:
http://www.smartknitkids.com/
http://www.softclothing.net/
http://www.kozieclothes.com/
http://worldssoftest.com/
http://www.nonetz.com/
http://sensorysmarts.com/Digestclothing.pdf
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