Thanks for wanting to help.
Short version: recognize what’s going on before hand and try to identify what is stressing them out and fix it. Or remove them from the situation. Give them space to take care of themselves, if they know how. Do not shame or call extra attention to it. Try to manage other people around them to not make it worse. Give them lots of space and time to recuperate without shame or guilt or making a big deal out of it. Be gentle and compassionate. Don’t require anything from them, including explaining, which can require a lot of energy that they don’t have.
https://www.autismchrysalis.com/2023/09/19/how-to-prevent-meltdowns/
Heather Cookđź––Autistic Coach
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