The physical reaction you see when your autistic child has a meltdown is what their bodies need to do to release tension and emotion. It’s their expression of being overwhelmed or unable to cope, leading to a loss of control. As a parent of an autistic child, you’ll most likely be used to this scenario. But what if your child also has ADHD?
If your child also has both conditions, the ADHD side can prompt sensory overwhelm which triggers the autistic meltdown. To your child, it’s almost as if two sides of their brain are fighting against one another!
Produced in partnership with ACAMH, this infographic below provides you with a practical toolkit to support your child through these challenging times.
