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Meltdown
A meltdown is a big reaction to an overwhelming experience. Someone having a meltdown may lose control of their emotions or behaviors.
Meltdowns can look many different ways. One person having a meltdown may yell, kick, or run away. Another person having a meltdown may be quiet and not respond to others talking to them.
Meltdowns are common for many autistic people and impact mental health. Sometimes people have meltdowns because change can be more stressful for autistic people. How things look, feel, taste, or sound can be overwhelming for some autistic people. This can trigger a meltdown. It is important to figure out why people experience meltdowns to support them.
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