Why Autistic Children May Kick or Punch During Meltdowns
When your child starts kicking or punching during a meltdown… Everything escalates quickly. hitting kicking pushing losing control And in that moment, your focus shifts fast: “How do I stop this?” “What if someone gets hurt?” π This is one of the most stressful parts of meltdowns. But here’s the truth: π This is not intentional behavior π This is overwhelm 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: π https://digregorio0.gumroad.com/l/dcxir Why Kicking and Punching Happens. When a meltdown reaches a certain point: the nervous system is overloaded the thinking brain shuts down impulse control disappears π The body reacts before thinking Kicking and punching can come from: intense frustration sensory overload inability to communicate emotional pressure building If meltdowns seem to come out of nowhere, this explains the...