Read more about the article I feel like I just binge watched a months worth of meltdowns in one day
Emmett John / Meltdowns

I feel like I just binge watched a months worth of meltdowns in one day

It was a really rough day with Mr. Emmett.  He was at the dentist this morning and did really well but it was a bumpy ride at first.  You can read about that here.  The rest of the day has been a series of one meltdown after another.   I've heard so much screaming today, that even though the house is quiet now, I can still hear it.   Emmett was in rare form today.  I know he was pushed over the edge this morning by the dentist and it just carried over for the rest of the day. Needless to say, the tone of the day was one of extreme unpleasantness.  Bedtime was an absolute nightmare.   I ended up sitting with him until he finally fell asleep.  Too bad…

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August 13, 2016
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Meltdowns / My thoughts

This meltdown brought to by……  

There are a great many things about being a parent to children with Autism that can be tough.  That being said, I think we could probably mostly agree that meltdowns would at least be towards the top of the list, if not the top of the list itself.   We had a doozy of a meltdown this morning and you'll never guess what it was over.  Chopsticks...  Both Elliott and Emmett came home with chopsticks yesterday. Many of you are probably already cringing and others won't understand why this is such a problem.  Let me say it like this..  Chopsticks are frustrating for people who are actually coordinated enough to use them.  I got frustrated trying to learn how to use them so I could teach Emmett.  Giving a child…

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August 7, 2016
Read more about the article You know it’s bad when your child’s meltdown sets off the alarm
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You know it’s bad when your child’s meltdown sets off the alarm

This morning has been filled with screaming.  In fact, it's been so bad that it's actually setting off the glass break sensors in the house, triggering an alarm.. Emmett's spent the morning, melting down over any and every conceivable thing.  As I suggested in last night's post, there's going to be quite a bit of fallout from yesterday's trip to the dentist. At the moment, I'm snuggling on the couch with Mr. Emmett, under a really heavy weighted blanket. I'm hoping that this will help Emmett to experience some sensory input that will provide him with enough comfort to reduce the stress and anxiety, that's built up from yesterday.  His meltdowns have been so loud and so high pitched that he's set of the glass break sensors throughout the house.…

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July 26, 2016