March 3, 2020
What My Autistic Son’s Meltdowns Look Like
When you picture meltdowns, what do you see? My guess is that you see the biggest tantrum: yelling, throwing things, throwing their body around,
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March 3, 2020
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August 16, 2019
There is a Difference: Tantrums vs. Meltdowns
It took me years to realize that we should have outgrown tantrums by now. How did I not notice that stories of younger kids freaking out were the most relatable to me? Then, I was told about the difference between meltdowns and tantrums and something clicked.
August 13, 2019
An Open Letter to Friends About Our Son’s Autism & Giftedness Diagnosis
Hunter has high-functioning autism (formerly known as Aspergers) and is highly gifted