AUTISM | meltdown & shutdown - what does it mean and how do I help?

In this video I explain what meltdown and shutdown are including the similarities, the differences, why they occur and how we can support a child during either meltdown or shutdown. Both meltdown and shutdown are common amongst children and young people on the autistic spectrum, who struggle with emotional regulation or who have experienced trauma.


Here are links I referred to during the video:

Gareth Morewood on twitter:   / gdmorewood  

Gareth’s website: http://www.gdmorewood.com

Studio III: http://www.studio3.org

Gareth Interviews Pooky about autism:    • Autism, Anorexia & Me - Gareth Morewood in...  

I interview Gareth about the low arousal approach:    • Inclusion using the Low Arousal Approach -...  

Book: The Reflective Journey: A practitioners guide to the Low Arousal approach: https://amzn.to/2KXT3wW

Book: Is It OK to Ask Questions about Autism? https://amzn.to/2KQ0Y0C

BITESIZE CPD | Using stock phrases to respond calmly to meltdowns:    • BITESIZE CPD | Using stock phrases to resp...  

3 ways to calm things down - practical ideas for managing anger & anxiety:    • 3 ways to calm things down - practical ide...  

SELF-HARM | 12 ways to get through the next minute when you feel the urge to self-harm:    • SELF-HARM | 12 ways to get through the nex...   (these ideas can also be used to buy time for calming when someone is feeling overwhelmed).
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You might also be interested in my books:
The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook: https://amzn.to/2YKfT0B
Can I tell you about self-harm: https://amzn.to/2EkpcNc
The Healthy Coping Colouring Book & Journal: https://amzn.to/2SfT4xG
Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing: https://amzn.to/2BV80ML
Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: https://amzn.to/2SSUJyN