On the other hand, we always advise parents to focus their efforts on remaining calm, and protecting the child from getting harmed. This is why we highly encourage parents not to try to “reason” with the child at this state because the child will not listen to them. When faced with true danger, if the thinking part of our brain was functioning we’d hesitate and/or try to use logic and it could cost us our lives. This is a primal survival instinct, known as fight or flight. It shuts down the thinking part of the brain and simply reacts to a threat (whether perceived or real). Understanding The Escalation CycleĪlthough it might be nearly impossible to foresee a meltdown, it is important to understand the different stages of it.ĭuring a meltdown, the brain enters survival mode. Knowing some de-escalation strategies will help you avoid a potential crisis. These situations are stressful for everyone involved and potentially dangerous for both bystanders and your child. Sometimes, when autistic children become extremely overwhelmed or they’re experiencing sensory overload, they have a meltdown where they lose control over their behaviors.
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