A meltdown isn’t simply “bad behavior.” For many autistic people, it can happen when the nervous system becomes overwhelmed by sensory input, demands, changes or stress. Learn why safety, patience, reduced sensory demands, space and calm support can make a difference. Regulation before conversation. Compassion before judgment.
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Episode 5 — AAC Is Communication: Every Voice Matters
Not every voice is spoken. AAC, pictures, typing, signs, gestures, eye gaze and other communication methods can give autistic people meaningful ways to express themselves. Instead of focusing only on how someone communicates, we can learn to listen to what they are communicating. Every voice matters.