AUTISM | meltdown & shutdown - what does it mean and how do I help?
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2019-09-17

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: https://twitter.com/gdmorewood

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

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

Gareth Interviews Pooky about autism: https://youtu.be/PqrAgjV8OnA

I interview Gareth about the low arousal approach: https://youtu.be/V_pUsTQpYjc

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: https://youtu.be/1yaNm8R6mFM

3 ways to calm things down - practical ideas for managing anger & anxiety: https://youtu.be/6IQXA3SjIk4 

SELF-HARM | 12 ways to get through the next minute when you feel the urge to self-harm: https://youtu.be/cBVdZTwclLE (these ideas can also be used to buy time for calming when someone is feeling overwhelmed). 
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Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing: https://amzn.to/2BV80ML
Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: https://amzn.to/2SSUJyN