Meltdowns Aren't Misbehaviour—Here's What's Really Happening

Описание: Meltdowns are not misbehaviour — they’re communication from an overwhelmed nervous system. In this episode, I walk you through what’s really happening beneath autistic meltdowns and how connection, not control, becomes the foundation for calming your child.


You’ll learn why meltdowns are a sign of overload, not defiance, and how your own nervous system plays a critical role in helping your child return to safety. I’ll take you inside what’s happening in your child’s brain during dysregulation and share six gentle, practical shifts that reduce stress and support co-regulation.


✨ In this episode:


 • What’s actually happening in your child’s brain during a meltdown
 • How your own regulation helps calm their nervous system
 • Six connection-first strategies that genuinely support your child
 • How to reduce overwhelm in daily routines and transitions
 • Why slowing down and connecting first works better than any script


If you’ve been trying traditional Autism strategies and feeling like nothing is helping, this episode will give you compassionate, grounded tools you can start using today to support your Autistic or PDA child through meltdowns more effectively.


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