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The Meltdown Recovery Plan: When It All Gets Too Much
Teen (13-18)Autistic teen meltdowns aren't tantrums — they're nervous system overload. This strategy focuses on what to do during and after, with dignity intact.
In the moment
- 1During: reduce input, don't add to it — lower lights, quiet sounds, step back, don't demand answers or eye contact
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