Tag: Meltdown

Externalization and the Emotional Hot Potato

Anger, Autism, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, Externalization, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, Parent, Regulate 14

Autistic meltdown for a high functioning tween? Hormones? Or externalization and the tossing of an emotional hot potato? Read more, here!

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To Apologize or To Not Apologize

Autism, Friendships, Meltdown, Social Interaction, Social Problem Solving, Social Skills 34

After a failed attempt at socialization that went horribly wrong, I had mixed feelings if Declan should be the first to apologize. Read more, here!

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A-Changin With the Times

Assessment, Autism, Diagnosis, learning, Meltdown, Parent, Resources, School, social anxiety, Stay-At-Home Mom, support 22

This image popped up in my Facebook memories from five years ago. Declan had been diagnosed with autism just days before. I was a different person. Read more, here!

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Focusing on the Fun of Vacation

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, Fun, Meltdown, Reward Chart, Running Away, Self-Regulation, Trip, Vacation 41

Last week we went on vacation. As much as we tried to plan for the challenges Declan would face, we were still unprepared. But I am going to focus on all the positive of the vacation – read why, here!

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The Parts of Autism That Only the Family Sees

Autism, Boot Camp, family, High-5!, Meltdown, Parent, parenting 43

After hearing a judgmental comment, I realized there are parts of autism in our family that others will never see. Read more about this, here!

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Making Sense of a Few Quirky Behaviors

Autism, behavior, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, Vaccinations 23

With hindsight, I can look back and make sense of a few quirky behaviors. Read about this, here!

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The Signs of Autism I Missed

Autism, Diagnosis, Echolalia, High Functioning Autism, Language, Meltdown, Repetitive Behaviors, Routine, Safety Awareness, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Seeking, Sleep, support, Symptoms 25

After reading a similar article, I realized there were signs of autism I had missed when my children were babies. Read about them, here!

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After School Restraint Collapse

After School Restraint Collapse, Autism, Autism Parent, Calming Space, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Meltdown, Social Skills 33

The after school meltdowns were very concerning. Then I learned about After School Restraint Collapse. Read more about this, here!

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What Really Matters

Aggression, Autism, Meltdown, The Autism Family 12

When Declan is having a meltdown, there is only one thing that really matters. Keeping him safe. Read more about it, here!

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It’s Just a Phase

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Family, Hope, Meltdown, Special Needs, Transitions 28

As we wait for school to start again in the fall, we have a hard time at home. The most important thing I keep in mind – it’s just a phase. Read more about it, here!

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