Autism and Meltdown Resources
Children with sensory issues including sensory integration disorder, Autism and ADHD may experience a meltdown due to feeling overwhelmed when there is too much sensory information to process.
The folllowing are useful resources to aid in calming:
Blankets- Helps in calming and improving attention and also decreases sensory behaviors by providing deep pressure touch
DIY- How to make a weighted blanket
Swings– Will calm a child with autism by organizing and regulating the sensory system.
Vest- The weighted vest helps children stay calm and focused by stimulating their muscles through deep pressure.
Articles
3 ways to deal with autistic children’s meltdowns
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10 tips to calm down an autistic child in meltdown
Autism meltdown-management 101: Key points for parents and teachers
Autistic meltdown or temper tantrum?
Fears, anxieties, sensory issues and meltdowns
How to handle the 4 most challenging autism behaviors
Mood instability and meltdowns
The cycle of tantrums, rage and meltdowns
The difference between tantrums and meltdowns (Understood)
What a meltdown feels like for someone with autism (The Mighty)
Why the meltdowns? (Autism Mind)