My Autistic Child Is Hitting Me During Meltdowns: What Parents Can Do
When your child starts hitting during a meltdown… Everything escalates fast. hitting you hitting siblings throwing objects losing control And in that moment, fear kicks in: “How do I stop this?” “What if someone gets hurt?” 👉 This is one of the hardest parts of meltdowns. But here’s what most people don’t tell you: 👉 This is not intentional behavior 👉 This is overload and loss of control If you need a clear, step-by-step way to handle aggressive meltdowns safely (without guessing in the moment), the Calm Strategy System shows you exactly what to do in each phase: 👉 https://digregorio0.gumroad.com/l/dcxir Why Hitting Happens During a Meltdown. When a meltdown reaches a certain point: the nervous system is overwhelmed the thinking brain shuts down impulse control disappears 👉 The body reacts before thinking Hitting can come from: frustration sensory overload inability to communicate intense emotional pressure If meltdowns seem to come out of nowhere, this explains the build-up ...