What Alexithymia Is, and How It Relates to Autism for Some People
Alexithymia, difficulty identifying and naming your own emotions, is common but not universal among autistic people, and calls for its own kind of support.
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What Autistic Shutdowns Are, and How They Differ From Meltdowns
Shutdowns and meltdowns are both responses to overload, but one is loud and outward while the other is quiet and internal.
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Meltdowns vs Tantrums: What Actually Differs
A tantrum is goal-directed and responds to outcomes. A meltdown is involuntary overload that doesn’t. Telling them apart changes how to respond.
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