How To Help Stop Autism Meltdowns

How can you stop an autism meltdown but also can you help? In this video, I look at 10 tips on how to stop autism meltdowns from an autistic adult's perspective.
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Autism meltdowns are one of the hardest autism traits for me as an autistic person. For a lot of people on the autism spectrum, meltdowns are a common autism trait.
Meltdowns can occur regardless of age but it is mostly talked about with autistic children which could be seen as a tantrum or misbehaviour. For some autistic adults, meltdown may come out as rage or anger but also can result in some self-injurious behaviours.
Autism meltdown triggers can come from sensory overload, feeling overwhelmed and more. But by talking about meltdowns and ways to stop them, you may identify what triggers you have and apply these autism meltdown tips into your own life.
But I hope by talking about autism meltdowns openly and honestly, I hope to help others understand what autistic meltdowns are like and ways to stop meltdowns from happening.
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Videos on autism from the perspective of an autistic adult. Sharing my autism experiences to help other autistic people and autism families to improve understanding of autism.
Hello indie people, I'm Andy and I have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I make videos on autism from the perspective of an autistic adult. Sharing my autism experiences to help other autistic people and autism families to improve understanding of autism.
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[@IndieAndy]

💢Check out this playlist for more autism meltdown information💢 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2muiadsi6eDqJY

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@aspiewithattitude3213]

A meltdown also works in three stages. 1. Panic; 2. Rage and 3. Recovery. It's all avoiding stage two of the "Meltdown Cycle".

[@Elizabeth-sb7ou]

Aspie With Attitude how do you avoid stage 2? I’m the only autistic in my life and no one else is willing to do anything to help. I need to know what I can do for myself when I am in a meltdown.

[@A13XLaircey]

I need more help with the "Rage" part too...

[@Theducknextdoor]

I have the “statue” and rage meltdowns a lot

[@TmnTyler2020]

Idk how to cope with stage 2

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

Meltdowns feels like a true primal state, so honest, I feel like that bit of information is very important when considering how to aproach meltdowns in the first place.

[@KEVIN1965ish]

People need to know the differance between a tantrum and a meltdown....

[@IndieAndy]

Oooh do you think a video talking about the difference might be helpful?

[@IndieAndy]

Ooh ok well I'll see what I can do 👍

[@firstnamenate9761]

Exactly I don’t have tantrums that’s childish and it seems like people control how angry they want to be when they have tantrums. However when I’m at my boiling point I lose all sense and all I feel is rage. That rage makes me want to hurt things but I know where I’ll end up as a black man in America so I result in harming myself by punching things until I bleed. That pain is how I calm myself down

[@temporaryaccount403]

I have autism thank god it’s been a while since my last meltdown and I do it in private usaly because of stupid Karen’s on the internet😂

[@KEVIN1965ish]

@@temporaryaccount403 Karen`s my sisters name is Karen....

[@DJ-ky4fk]

You do breathe aggressively when you are experiencing a meltdown.

[@IndieAndy]

I have to say the breathe was very exaggerated but it was just to get my point across about what to do in meltdowns you know.

[@nutzername6935]

For me heavy breathing is a sign for a meltdown coming

[@xxivancraftxxtutorialesyma7709]

@@nutzername6935 same

[@innovationsanonymous8841]

Next time I have a meltdown I am going to make that face to see if it helps. I’m taking y’all’s word for it.

[@FutureAuth0r]

Yes! This is a shared thing?! I cry, hyperventilate and do things violently.

[@murielbilly4296]

When I have a meltdown, I forget to breathe, because stop the sounds is the most important thing, I stim a lot, hit my ears, my head to make it stop. Thanks to your advices, I will tell people around me to help me concentrate on breathing, inhale and exhale with them. I often forget that family, friends, medical people don't know and want to know how to react, so explain helps them to.

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@elijahgeiger4341]

I am a karate instructor and one of my students had a meltdown during sparring yesterday. I tried to calm down the situation but it didn't work. This video definitely helped. Thank you.

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@ReiverBlue1971]

"...cows going "moo" as they pass by my head." Keep it going sir ;)

[@IndieAndy]

Ooh thank you so much! 😁

[@jeffparks25]

Moo 🐮😂😂

[@jeffparks25]

"..Till the cows 🐮🐄 come home"

[@nicoleschock5211]

I work with an autistic child and I wanted to understand what he was going through so I can help him and a lot of what you said is similar to what he seems to be going through. And now I can help him even more so thank you!

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@shortycareface9678]

I remember having a meltdown during my grad. trip in senior high. I was drunk, socializing with a friend and someone else I didn't really like. This other person was being really passive-aggressive, and suddenly there was commotion outside in the hallway.... and I just burst into tears out of nowhere and started shouting that "I don't wanna be here, get me away from here!", etc. My workout buddy (with whom I shared a room, and who had returned just minutes before my meltdown started) just grabbed my arm and pulled me with him out of the room, past those people and back to our room, where he left me alone. This was years before I realized I'm autistic. One of my friends who witnessed this actually brought it up when I mentioned to her that I'm being assessed. It suddenly "made sense" to her. And, thinking about it now, I honestly think my workout buddy handled it in a very good way given the circumstances.

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@Rouis-ht6bh]

I am autistic and having a meltdown right now and I come back to this video when I need to remember what to do. I’ve learned how to prevent these but sometimes there’s nothing I can do, the best thing to do is to go into a dark room without other people and little sensory input. Meltdowns are hard, thank you for making this video. It helps when people know what to do

[@itsmykevee2489]

Were you ever non-verbal?

[@amberjeanne9308]

I had a pretty rough meltdown this past Monday morning and am returning to this video again to heal from the memory of my meltdown and to show myself compassion

[@Diva-yu2ck]

Im so sad that it has taken me so long to realise that my adult daughter is autistic. I had no idea when she was little and I handled it completely wrong for years. She became a person who could become very violent durng a meltdown ( drugs made it worse)This split our family up. She is now pregnant and this weekend she had another meltdown and my other daughter had a huge panic attack ( cecause of what has happened before) . I feel compassion for her but we cant continue to live like this

[@oneblessedfam5767]

Im a father of two autistic boys 13 and 10 both non verbal an we experience melt downs here and there an its good to know a little more on what they're experiencing an how to help them . thank you Andy god bless

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@izstarlightmoongacha4758]

I have autism meltdowns often and I'm normally very tired from crying about it but my friends and girlfriend are there to help me through it all

[@growmance2191]

Two years ago I had a pretty bad melt down which lead to me crying and swearing, as the person with me kept wanting me to sit down and do applications for a job and wasn't letting me do anything with gardening or giving me space to calm myself down . I hated it and want it to never happen again as it was scary as I usually have control of myself.

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@Rudan23]

Great video 👍 it can be good to know that people are different and need different things. You say "don't touch someone having a meltdown", while I really need someone to touch me! I feel that I'm loosing control and I'm panic because of it, if someone physically grab me and take control over me I calm down instantly. So.. we are all different and need different things 🙂

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@Cruzy1892]

When someone touches me when it’s either unexpected or unwanted,to me it’s like an electric shock

[@Cruzy1892]

G T Horrible isn’t it??

[@Gshkent]

I can’t tolerate people in my bubble space, don’t even have to touch me before I feel it... if constantly bumped into I will flip out or escape as fast as possible.

[@rambow-zebra3885]

Crüzy 1892 I’m opasit of you I love being touched. I can’t relate

[@IndieAndy]

Aww that's fair enough and let's all remember that we all of course in favour of some things compared to other things other people enjoy/like etc. 👍

[@rh5329]

I had a melt down today. The worst I’ve had in awhile. And my husband didn’t understand. But he just let me go through it. It was all over cues that I had missed that led to it. I didn’t understand what he had been trying to get across for awhile and I couldn’t handle it anymore and just exploded.

[@randomdude93-93]

How does he let you go through it? I'm still trying to figure it out with my girlfriend. I hope these tips help

[@sisterdaily_yt7690]

I have autism and I was in a meltdown when I watched this it helped

[@JadeDragonRaze]

Good advice. Can apply to panic attacks too. When it comes to panic attacks I would say if you know the person, it can be helpful sometimes to put a gentle hand on their shoulder or arm. If in doubt ask first. But that is more for panic attacks. You can reassure the person you will take care of them. I know when I'm having a panic attack and I'm in a bad state I can have worries like "How am I going to get home in this state?" "How will I bring myself to a safe space?" "How will I keep myself safe if I'm dissociating?" Like if I'm confused, I can easily not notice a car or a dangerous situation. So to have someone verbally say to me "I'm going to take care of you and keep you safe." or something like "I've got you." At least I know I don't have to worry about accidentally putting myself in harm's way or getting lost and stuff like that.

[@IndieAndy]

Those are some great tips especially that last one. Think the top one would be good for panic attacks I think but definitely always ask for sure. Honestly just having that reassure there is really great!

[@JadeDragonRaze]

@@IndieAndy Definitely! I think if you know someone with anxiety and have seen them have panic attacks, then it's easier to know what to do from instinct.

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

What a great video, Andy executed this so well, everything made sense and the thought line connecting well.

[@hyul9367]

Your videos deserve so much more! My boyfriend was having a hard time to explain to me what to do, so he sent me your video. I'm just so grateful!

[@9ightdreamer]

On my vacation to Ireland I experienced 2 meltdowns, the first was a build up on overwhelming due to the loud noises and sudden situations and the dog barking was the final straw. The second one is kind of the loud noises aswel since my mom and her cousin's band was very loud recording rock and roll music, and I ended up being in a situation where I just couldn't win, I forgot my plushies and I wanted to stay in their house for the night. (they bring me comfort and no other plushies that my relative's had gave me the same comfort), and that's how I got into a meltdown. I was wiggling my legs a lot and I was tearing up and getting emotional, what my mom did is that she asked to tell her about my digital art so I did and talked about it, in one of the drawings it was Little Nightmares related. So I ended up getting in the topic of Little Nightmares and I eventually calmed down and I could think straight again. If you where wondering what happened in the end and what we did in that decision then I stayed in the house for long and then went back home with my aunt. (It was night-time so naturally I went to bed and luckily I had my plushies with me.)

[@envy_mafia]

This video was really helpful, thank you very much for your content. Much love to you!

[@CollinwoodGirl7]

I love hearing these strategies and healthy coping mechanisms from someone w/ ASD. My son has ASD and I love hearing new tips to help navigate and help him self- regulate💜

[@aliciajarvais2737]

Literally the first person who actually helped. Thank you

[@katlynfullon6732]

this video was really helpful. I've watch many videos, long introduction and nothing in the end. unlike this video, precise and straight to the point. I learned a lot and will make sure to try to apply all this learnings to my kid. thank you for this video.

[@rm9115]

Very helpful tips - thanks so much for sharing!

[@susansaunders249]

Liked and subbed. I’m just coming out of an Autistic meltdown and this is an excellent, common-sense video to share. I’m going to share it with my family and my boss.

[@redraven3565]

Thank you for this video it has help me show people what's happening

[@nadinewhite5175]

I have autism. I wasn’t diagnosed until last year. This is very helpful thank you for posting this

[@sunnyvawego3313]

I’m in culinary school rn, we just grouped in for the rest of the year and my partner has autism, I so glad to find u so I can learn about autism

[@angelcrow6256]

Thank you for this. I'm autistic and have shared this with my Fiance. I had an epic meltdown five days ago and I am still recovering. They are so hard.

[@karenmacphee9186]

Andy, you just described it so well 🙏😊 Thank you for these extremely helpful tips.

[@bolinhong2598]

With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZbin, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

[@jakkimassey904]

I have ADHD & my son has ASD & ADHD and I relate to this forgetting that breathing exists when I am disregulated & overstimulated. Also I will try to keep these tips in mind in the moment.

[@swills4772]

thanks for describing it in this way

[@YoSamdySam]

Your videos always have such a lovely chill vibe. So relaxing to watch!

[@IndieAndy]

Ooh thank you that's nice of you to say. Definitely try to get a chilled out vibe when I can!

[@sahraburnell7505]

What a helpful video, absolutely brilliant, I get meltdowns myself.

[@quiltymomtrish826]

This is really great information. My son is 24 with Autism and MR. I always wish I could understand him more.

[@IndieAndy]

Hmm what do you mean by MR? Also I think you can if you take a step back.

[@laurasomebody]

What's MR?

[@mars6905]

3 years later. Just watched the video and thank you!

[@mj21576]

These videos are so helpful. I'm very sorry he's not with us anymore 😔

[@joesworldadventures7728]

Bro this is such an informative video keep up the good work

[@IndieAndy]

Aww thank you so much, I really appreciate that 😁

[@ELBAIHI]

I'm so proud of you INDIE I hope I can help others with this very valuable information. I'm Mohamed Salem EL BAIHI, work in the field of training and rehabilitation, and I try to focus my efforts in the field of training people with disabilities. Knowing you is an invaluable opportunity. My greetings

[@MaCherieMcAli]

Step One, Remain calm, Dont Yell, and dont overload the information to complicated, in my case dont be too simple either. Thank you for sharing!

[@Idk-ot4hf]

I am a sister to a autistic girl and it is a constant struggle most days but this has helped thank you

[@nowhereplace.26]

I just subscribed because that gave was hilarious.. I was having a meltdown kind of day. Needed help. This video did. Thankyou

[@IndieAndy]

Aww great Megan glad it helped! 👍

[@GlitterLucky3]

Thanks I have autism, I sometimes, have meltdowns, sometimes I can't control myself,my mother doesn't, take my meltdowns that well I will send this to my mother.💖

[@mnwcloud9637]

I want to be touched when having a meltdown if it's my boyfriend.

[@IndieAndy]

Aww right that's good that you had them to help you.

[@hansisbrucker813]

Your videos are so helpful 😊

[@IndieAndy]

Aww thanks Hans, glad they help 😁

[@warjdani]

Thank you so much I have a coworker that has autism he's a good guy. And I like hanging out with him but he does have moments where I don't know what to do when he has a meltdown so thank you. Also unrelated you have very pretty eyes I'm so jealous.

[@mixxmuzic1]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing

[@kittylynx8911]

Thank you for ur video it helped me laugh (I was about to have one..) loved ur breathing technique it was the best gona save this video for future need of a lil pick me up. Thankyou thankyou thankyou 💓 💖 💗

[@classicnobody9872]

This is really informative and helpful , I feel like alot more people need to see this , btw is there other ways in preventing meltdowns by ourselves ? Rather than the people around us

[@IndieAndy]

Aww thank you very much! I have covered this in other videos about meltdowns on the channel from what I remember. But just to answer your question here & this is literally what I do. Organising my time and planning out what I'm doing, have a plan B if this doesn't work out. If something happens that is triggering for me, I'll go out and sit down somewhere quiet/out the way. Especially if I'm stressed out I get really hot which makes things worse. I'll put my headphones on and just listen to music if I can as that really helps me personally. Others things would be to take a fidget/stim aid like a stress ball, tangle. Literally just something(s) that will help you destress.

[@leilazerrouki7040]

Indi by Indy But an underlying stress is accumulating. Yes I calmed myself at the moment... But there's still a part staying and accumulating until the big breakdown. And the breakdown is not the worse part in it... The in-between is to me the worse when I'm not at the point of breaking down but not calm either. I'm not saying there's nothing to do, but meltdown can't br avoided... An I prefer to have a meltdown than having stress accumulating and accumulating and accumulating until a big big meltdown that is often far worse than it could be because things accumulated. I'm not in control of that, so I don't really know the solution (except trying to avoid triggers), but... I disagree. Maybe it's just me but calming myself when triggered can't keep a meltdown happening. Not at that moment but later because of the accumulation. And it's just creating that in-between which consist of anxiety, fears, troubles with attention/focus, stress, Being on nerves, etc. With half my brain being able to work. So, to me, the solution would be more... How to provoke the meltdown or truly calm myself when triggered and by calm I mean "erase" it, like a meltdown would do. Because what your comment is describing is just making things worse.

[@leilazerrouki7040]

Oups IndieAndy I'm really sorry for the confusion (I know someone else with the name indi by indy... And things got melted in my brain. As I'm in that in-between where I'm just begging for the meltdown to happen and relieve the pressure.)

[@anbukurama6784]

These tips are amazing

[@IndieAndy]

Aww thank you so much 😁

[@gigahorse1475]

That’s very interesting about breathing. When I have a meltdown I sometimes forget to breathe. I don’t even notice, but I’ve had people tell me to start breathing multiple times, or ask me why I have stopped breathing.

[@feelingfineat49amanda80]

Great tips 👍👍👍👍

[@IndieAndy]

Aww thank you so much!

[@joshuamckillop5806]

Im currently trying to get into medschool as a autistic adult. And the entire process is making me have constant meltdowns...

[@arnav9524]

Really helpful

[@mocade7]

Thanks, I need all the info I can get my son sometimes I can't figure out how to calm him down from a meltdown.

[@IndieAndy]

Aww well I hope this helps & just remember that he'll just need that support. You being there is enough. I can understand you want to do your best but just being there is good 👍

[@mocade7]

And I usually make it worse because I don't know what to do.

[@mocade7]

@@IndieAndy thank you so much, God bless your heart!!!

[@cobnetpuch]

I subscribed to your channel just now. I enjoyed watching your video as an ASD person and am interested in how you cope with different issues. I will watch all your videos and maybe that will answer my question I'm posting here. I know autism is different for men than for women but I think your videos may be able to help me. Can you tell me what you do in the recovery time? I get so disappointed, depressed and feel awful during that time. I try so hard to be patient with myself because I lose who I am and don't feel like I did before the meltdown. My recovery time is aimless and I like to work on projects but I can't. I am incapable of doing anything and I mean ANYTHING. My meltdowns scatter my brain too and chaotic mind altering crap happens to me because of the meltdown. I don't like being touched as it is, but when I have a meltdown, I'm like a cornered cat only because I'm scared of what's happening to me. I recently had a meltdown and yesterday I searched all over the web for what to do once I have one in the recovery time but no one seems to have this out there yet. If you know of an outlet I haven't searched yet that can help me with this, please feel free to share and email me. After my search was a bust, I ended up reading a book, which is good because my breathing centered me while reading and the story pulled me out of (as you said...to focus on something else) concentrating on the fact I couldn't function as I wanted to. But it took me 5 hours to be able to function enough to sit and read and enjoy something at all. Any suggestions you may have IndiAndy would be much appreciated. I'm an introvert and don't like to put my stuff out there. I searched for a different way I could contact you about this so this will have to do. My recovery time is really scary and I've experienced lows I wouldn't wish on anyone. I know meltdowns are unique to the individual so maybe there is a portion of what someone else on the spectrum experiences that can help me not be so scared, depressed and feeling so down right hopeless during recovery time. Thank you. I like your channel. Have a great day.

[@GuessQueen89]

Do people with autism tend to forget things ? Thank you for explanation, I love to learn about those things, I think it helps both sides thank you !🍀

[@Slaephin]

Hi! So I recently learned my partner has autism and I’m trying to educate myself more. If we are in a store, and they have a meltdown, is it okay to ask “would you like to be touched?” and “Do you want to leave to somewhere more calm?” I don’t want to do anything without asking first but I also don’t want to add to that over whelming feeling.

[@adinawatson8544]

Talk with them about it when things are good, ask them if that's okay bc its different for everyone, some questions help me while some make things worse, same goes for pretty much everything, ask the specific person in your life if specific things would be good/bad in different situations

[@ravenID429]

If you need to ask questions to help it’s probably good to make them short and simple, maybe ask the person to answer with a physical sign

[@cherryfieldsinc]

I don't know how he thinks about it but I would love a "come we go to a calmer place" instead of a question that requires a decision ...and then it's ok to ask if he wants to hold hands or something because maybe that can help to find the 'way out' because you lose orientation easily during meltdowns..ask him too what he wants ! But so cool that you try to learn about this!!! Edit : I just decided I like the question style too in fact I just have to nod to this and I'm out too😅 it's very considerate of you

[@BlueIris92]

Llamas! 💙💙 * watches video * Great informative video with helpful tips! ☺️

[@IndieAndy]

Haha think I should include llamas more often 😂 Aww but no thank you for that!

[@sussychachi]

I love Llamas 🦙 :))):D

[@JohnLaird7]

Any suggestions on how to internalize more. When I get a melt down, a fit, or tantrum I sometimes am over bearingly truthful with people and mean without immediately realizing it.

[@SortaSpooby]

Thank you I have aspergers (high functioning autism)

[@blueecho9792]

Currently attempting to stop a meltdown.. hate it...I can feel it coming and I'm starting to whine...UGH I'm so annoyed atm ...ok just venting now, sorry bye!

[@IndieAndy]

Hope you are ok now though ☺️

[@lozjenko6024]

You should never try and stop it

[@patrycjaasies2632]

What do I do when my sister becomes very aggressive during meltdown and beating herself and whoever is next to her? Maybe someone has similar situation and have some tips for me? I’m exhausted

[@kimberlyfrishman2234]

I need to hear this answer too

[@Songbird9296]

So true!!!

[@cubancat27]

What if the person having the meltdown becomes physically aggressive towards another person who inadvertently caused the meltdown? And what if they verbally threaten to take this person life?

[@gustavakerman2566]

My meltdowns are like slow, seething tsunamis. My meltdowns usually go in five stages: 1. Inconvenience, denial and ignorance (am I having a meltdown, dont know dont care) 2. Realization (well Im having a meltdown now) 3. Rage and panic (OHMYGODSTOP/ICANTEVENHEARMYOWNTHOUGHTS/AAAAAAAHHH) 4. Bargaining and melancholy (anything to make this stop/nobody is going to care) 5. Recovery (oh, someone actually did care, well that's over) or violence (ANYONEINFRONTOFMEISF****NDEAD) Thankfully I usually recover, and violence usually happens when Im alone and there is nobody who can be hurt, I punch the wall, or my bed, or a pillow, or similar.

[@Zero-cj8lg]

I love your llamas!!

[@Songbird9296]

Some need the touch A gentle hug calms. Just being held calms

[@Mark-uj7ri]

I have autism and I have anger issues and it's very hard to easily calm down especially with a rough childhood i had no excuse but all the dark memories come back to me when im angry I end up breaking things that shatters like glass cups windows glass figurings I've already been to jail for vandalism for wondering off angry from home to my school and broke and shattered a window

[@DJ-ky4fk]

Have you had any meltdowns lately, Andy, and if so, did you apply some of the tips you proscribed to us?

[@IndieAndy]

All the tips I have used in meltdowns recently hence why I made the video.

[@teachermichelle9632]

Miss you Andy. Would have loved to ask your advice now.

[@saraal5356]

What happened to him ?

[@thetonytaye]

@@saraal5356 He passed away suddenly a couple years ago.

[@potatomonika8796]

Can autistic people have a non-verbal episode *and* a meltdown at the same time?

[@LNVACVAC]

I am Autistic, my psychiatrists and my psychologists disagree on my support level 2. I live in a place in Latin America where women are very prone on hitting men and even falsely accusing men of crimes just for facing any form of opposition/non-compliance. My worst meltdowns come in these contexts and the social result is that society and public/policial authorities believe then even if I have situations recorded on video and never threatened nor physically hurt anyone.

[@DJ-ky4fk]

You could also bring a fidget spinner with you to distract yourself from having a meltdown.

[@IndieAndy]

Yeah that's a good tip!

[@Cynopsis.]

This is an old video but what if the person has self injurious behaviors? I want to block his hits but sometimes he gets even more agitated when i do. Thank you!

[@C0smic_Star]

I also have autism, but my anger has gotten worse, it feels like I'm almost to melt down level, I tried meditation, and exercise, but I still get very angry, any ideas of how to calm down?

[@sammi042002]

I have a question, I work with a child that is p1, sometimes when he's in a meltdown he can lash out ie scratching the face, hitting and pushing. However he doesnt like touch but i have to hold his hands so he doesnt scratch my face.What could I do to help him come out of that in a safe way?

[@ashleypayne2791]

What if I’m the cause of the person’s meltdown? Emotional overwhelm seems to be a trigger.

[@harleybl5_288]

I’ve been diagnosed with autism could these help me I just see blur while having meltdowns

[@imbored3063]

thank you for this, my favorite fidget toy (witch was a a stress ball type of thing) just broke after i barely used it, i got it two days ago, and i have oorbies all over my bed

[@Vixen743]

My husband has meltdowns regularly and it’s exhausting I’m scared sometimes I always wonder if I’m to blame he beats himself up an I don’t know what to do I learned to just stay out of his way

[@kristen2682]

A lot of our melt downs start when our child won’t stop pulling on our clothes. We tell him to stop but he continues to do it. How would you stop that? That’s such a big struggle

[@rjbarber2522]

When my child is having a meltdown it is 0 to 100 in a snap of a finger so there’s not a lot of time to redirect etc.

[@comettripper]

I get the not touching thing, but if the person is hurting themselves, what would be a good way to help and make them stop?

[@IndieAndy]

It depends on the situation. Obviously I'm just suggesting based on what helps me and from what I've seen of others on the spectrum like friends etc. If they are hurting themselves, that's different and if appropriate you can intervene. So some suggestions of mine would be moving them away from the thing they are getting distressed over. I wouldn't suggest physical restraints at all as it does more harm than good. Beyond that I'm not sure to be perfectly truthful.

[@comettripper]

@@IndieAndy That's ok, thanks for the reply :)

[@deehowe4141]

Natacha Hyuuga What age person are you speaking of? I imagine interventions may vary depending on age, size, etc. I work with a 5 y/o...

[@user-ie7ib1fb8i]

What do you do when your partner has a meltdown and that triggers your meltdown?

[@molliefitzpatrick200]

I have meltdowns all the time then my parents can’t control me so they hit me a lot and they don’t stop until I’ve stopped having a meltdown then I cry all night and think of ending it I they know in autistic but they say I over exaggerate it and I lie but I struggle all the time I need a family who understand me and love me for me and help me not hit me when I’m having a meltdown 😅

[@ninaearth4292]

I’m so sorry that they do this, I’m an adult now but my mother used to do the same thing. You’re not alone. Please don’t end it, try to reach out and talk to a professional or an adult that you trust. You don’t deserve to be hit for having meltdowns and there are people out there who will understand and be kind. I’m so sorry to hear that you’re going through this. Sending love 💗

[@LurkingLinnet]

U remind of the movie on autism x+y, u look like an older version of the protagonist❤

[@LurkingLinnet]

@@AbdulRahman-lv5pj thanks a lot for writing this ❤️ God bless you and your son !

[@Ash_beep]

Who are these people willing to help another person during a meltdown? Do I just have horrible friends/ family?

[@amberjeanne9308]

I think it takes a lot of learning and patience on the part of friends and family to even understand where an autistic person is coming from, nevermind having the wherewithall to know what the compassionate response is to someone experiencing a meltdown

[@error404heather3]

whos searching this while you know you are about to reach the meltdown stage?

[@raienmccracken8078]

I have Autism and ADHD and I am only 9 .1/2 9 and a half years old

[@psychehealer786]

I hv 1.6 yr child autistic with tantrum guide how to manage

[@gamergate2.0andbooks]

Ive been having meltdown and yet im not autistic

[@dethkon]

Help stop? I want to help START them. Any advice?

[@t.a.4356]

Did you already figure out what makes you accumulate tension?

[@ociliacanton2017]

Can a person have a meltdown, with blind rage, and bracks things around them? Saying deep hurting insults or disrespect verbally, Then acting as if nothing happened .

[@GamesWithGavin12]

I am watching this because of my 7 year old younger brother he has autism and he loves green but the worst part is that he has a really bad speech problem like he can’t mostly speak a full sentence when he goes into his Tornado of Pain it probably because he wants something we don’t have and it takes almost 10 to any time to calm him down, anybody have any tips tho?