Is That an Autistic Meltdown? (No Music Edition)

Is it a tantrum or an autistic meltdown? As an educator and from personal experience as an autistic, I can assure you that these two experiences are NOT the same - even though they might look similar to an observer. In this video I will show you the 6 key differences between autistic meltdowns and temper tantrums. From triggers to the aftermath and recovery, we cover it all.

Please LIKE and SHARE to help more people better understand what is happening within the complex brains of autistic people - and be sure to tell us in the comments what other topics related to autism and/or ADHD you'd like us to tackle next ⤵️

*NOTE: This is the same awesome video as "Why Autistic Meltdowns are Not Tantrums" - without the background music, by popular demand. Enjoy! If you'd prefer background music, here's the original:    • Video  

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Cause
1:34 Response to Intervention
2:24 Progression
2:51 Physical & Emotional States
3:16 Aftermath
3:42 Behavioral Patterns and What to Watch For

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⭐️ ABOUT US:

I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo.

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