What No One Sees

• The sucky bits. The meltdowns that don't end
• Not knowing how to manage meltdowns when your kids comes without a manual
• Coping despite meltdowns
• Trial and error when parenting
• When others say your child's meltdowns are manipulative and controlling
• Life behind the scenes in an Autism house.

I realised after recording that I didn't give much context to the 'garage story' 😬😨😖 During meltdowns - at this point in time - my boy (Autism, able bodied, verbal & able to communicate) would get in my face and scream at me and follow me around the house while in 'meltdown mode'. It was a meltdown in that he had completely lost control, was experiencing emotional & sensory overwhelm, but also had some level of control left to make sure I knew about it. The garage door was the only door strong enough (he would throw himself against the doors) and where I kept him safe during these particular meltdowns, while creating a physical and noise barrier between him & me & his sister. Fully aware this sounds horrid. Life was a bit horrid. I would wait on the other side of the door and check in to see if he was ready to let me help him calm down. He would say yes or no. If it was a no, there was nothing I could do to help or fix it or stop it, at least not with what I knew/didn't know back then. Once he let me help I'd apply deep pressure and he's eventually calm... ready for the next round 🤷‍♀️ Hope that helps a bit for context ox

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