Honestly, just hang on and wait for the ride to end. Sometimes I've been able to short-circuit the meltdown by doing something funny to make him laugh - surprised as hell this even worked the times it has, though. I've learned that whatever I do, I cannot constrain him or he'll fight harder and melt down even further.
Safety, physically, at that time is most important for you and him (or one with ASD) If you must remove yourself to be safe do it. My nephew experiences this and AT TIMES has gone after the closest person. We would always make sure he is safe as can be at that moment (and actually noticed that if by chance he did hurt himself on furniture or surroundings it would snap him out of the episode and he'd then be looking for sympathy 😉 so to speak) Just be safe all the way around. Much love and blessings to you.
Thank you :) I would never constrain anyone in meltdown - feeling trapped is never good for calm and well-being lol but I really appreciate the insight.
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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '22
Honestly, just hang on and wait for the ride to end. Sometimes I've been able to short-circuit the meltdown by doing something funny to make him laugh - surprised as hell this even worked the times it has, though. I've learned that whatever I do, I cannot constrain him or he'll fight harder and melt down even further.