What is an autistic shutdown? - Autism Awareness
An autistic shutdown differs from a meltdown. Meltdowns are expressed externally. Often confused with tantrums, they are a reaction to intense feelings of being overwhelmed, distressed, or dysregulated. The intense response of a meltdown causes an autistic person to temporarily lose all control of their behavior. An autistic shutdown is internal, a more muted response to extreme overload or stress.…| Autism Awareness
