Once a child is in a "meltdown", they will be using their "limbic thinking"; they will not be able to respond to your immediate requests.
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Replying to @LeosAtOAG
@OAGconsultants Using their what? I've not heard limbic thinking before. Would you recommend any particular reading on that please? Thanks!1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@OAGconsultants Basically 'survival mode'. Bit of a generalisation/simplistic view tho as many factors R involved & its diff 4 every11 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Claire_Ryan12
@Claire__Ryan@OAGconsultants Thanks Claire. I recognise the general description from bitter experience, but is there anything more on this?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Claire_Ryan12
@Claire__Ryan My son is severely autistic. Meltdowns involve huge sensory issues, inc apparent 'terror blindness'? Wd love to know more tho.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Claire_Ryan12
@Claire__Ryan Cons paediatrician & speech therapy mainly. Sensory assessment was a joke & taught us nothing. Private OT assessment soon tho.4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@Claire__Ryan Triggers are a moving feast. Some themes - bright lights, unexpected loud noises etc. But often, no clue what the trigger was.
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