Why Autistic Meltdowns Happen

Here's your guide for before, during, and after an autistic meltdown. UP NEXT:    • When It’s All Too Much for Your Autis...   #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic 🎙️ What works - or doesn't work - for you before, during, or after a meltdown? What's your experience with meltdowns? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⤵️ to help us all better understand the unique experiences of autistic individuals, navigating a world that's often too much. ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose you with autism. Videos on our channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes to help promote better understanding of neurodivergent minds. This isn't meant for diagnostic purposes; it's designed to shed light on various aspects of autism, offering insights and real-life examples. ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/jo... 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. Cognitive Distortions:    • Cognitive Distortions and Autism: How...   2. 30 Signs You're Masking Autism:    • 30 Signs You're Masking Autism   3. 25 Hacks to Improve Your Autistic Life:    • 25 Hacks to Improve Your Autistic Life   4. Autistic Workplace Struggles:    • Why High-Masking Autistics Struggle A...   5. My Post Diagnosis Story:    • Late Autism Diagnosis: Nobody Told Me...   6. Double Empathy:    • Why High Masking Autistics are Misund...   7. High-Masking Struggles:    • Why High Masking Autistics Struggle   🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ AWESOME STIM ITEMS: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl... 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- the large one that's in most videos 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 📚 FAVORITE BOOKS 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr -- NOTE: This is about SO much more than therapy!! Highly recommend for anyone who is autistic or wants to learn more about how it feels to be AuDHD 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES: https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-frie... 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! 📖 READ MORE: 1. The lived experience of meltdowns for autistic adults (2023) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1... 2. Autistic adults’ views and experiences of stimming (2019) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1... 3. Camouflage and masking behavior in adult autism (2023) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 4. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 5. Autism in Adults (Dr Luke Beardon): https://amzn.to/40eV14n ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Before it happens 3:44 - During the meltdown 10:18 - Recovery and aftermath #autistic #autism #meltdown #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autismmasking #masking #signsofautism #meltdowns #autismchallenges #masking