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a month ago

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Autism and regulation

I always look on the bright side and have a positive mindset but also allow myself to recognise that sometimes it just hard. My daughter was so exited to go to her first school disco, I went along to help and she was totally in her element and had the best time. I knew perfectly well there would be a huge comedown from the sensory overload, but she is so good at masking it always happens in the car. Not this time though. Huge meltdown of all the emotions in front of all her little friends and school, one of those big ones where there’s simply nothing you can do. Ended in me having to pick her up screaming and carrying her kicking and crying to the car 😭 Home now and emotions are now super heightened and crazy, she has no recollection of the night…now to wait for the next comedown. So grateful she enjoyed her disco, made my heart so happy. But for once l wish she could enjoy something without the after effects 💔 such an overwhelming world for them!
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a month ago

Yep- we are right there with you. It feels like the more excited they are to do something the bigger the meltdown and the more time they need to recover. Hope you both can time to reset ♥️

23 days ago

Yes exactly. It’s always so wonderful seeing them happy but you know the come down is pretty huge after. It saddens me that happy moments can’t just happen

a month ago

That’s difficult. You’re left with the meltdown hangover whilst she moves on with her night. . ♥️

23 days ago

Yep the meltdown hangover was a biggie for me this time around xo

a month ago

Having a positive mindset is important, but we are all human and it's important you acknowledge that this is a tough gig too. Sorry that she went through that today, and I know it's just as hard on you. I know itb sucks, but I think there are also some positives you can take away from the experience too, as you said she had the best time. I'm glad part of her experience was enjoyable. Hope you're ok, sending hugs!

a month ago

Oh this is so hard! My son also struggled greatly at his first school disco! Afterwards was a nightmare! Sending love ❤️

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