Fill in the blanks

Autistic __________ is when we become ____ and go into a mental 'sleep' mode.

overwhelmed

sad

angry

overwhelmed

shutdown

Meltdown

Shutdown

Lonliness

FILL IN THE BLANKS- autistic shutdowns

The most common signs of a shutdown are: Being completely silent,Staring into space (dissociating)Unable to communicate in any way. Using incorrect words or stuttering. Withdrawing to a dark or quiet place (to break away from the cause of the shutdown) Inability to move away (sitting or laying down in placeLying on the floor or a flat surface and remaining very still

Meltdowns are outward, external responses whereas shutdowns are inward, responces.

internal

dramatic

informal

Becoming ___________ to others

violent with

dangerous

unresponsive

-Assuming a voice.

excited

monotone

high pitched

internal

unresponsive

monotone

Shut Downs Can Look Like

sa

angry

overwhelmed

Meltdown

Shutdown

Lonliness

true or false

Shutdowns are a stress reaction

sa

angry

overwhelmed

Meltdown

Shutdown

Lonliness

true or false

Shutdowns are a sign of sensory overload

sa

angry

overwhelmed

Meltdown

Shutdown

Lonliness

true or false

Shutdowns are a signal we have lost the battle to cope with our environment

They aren’t nearly as easy to spot as a meltdown, but the impact of shutdowns on an autistic person can be just as big.

Those who are prone to shutdown vs. meltdown are not "functioning better."

Go on to the next section to learn about meltdowns