#Meltdown

[theautisticfroglord]

anyways parents who record/post their autistic child having a meltdown are awful people :)

#“but its for awareness!!!!” shut up #there is no excuse #actually autistic #actually autism #meltdown #autistic meltdown #sensory issues #autism #autistic #tw ableism #ableism #autism moms #proship dni #<- this is so those ppl dont interact w this #ik it's unrelated but it's for my safety 🫶

[drilpencils]

(cartoon by schulz, dialog by dril)

#meltdown #drilnuts #schulz

[itsaspectrumcomic]

A shutdown is like a meltdown but internal.

#actually autistic #shutdown #meltdown #autism #autobio comics #masking #comic #autistic #its a spectrum

[doctor-mccoys-sanity]

autism and strong emotion just be like… SHAKE! SHAKE SO HARD! BUT FEEL TRAPPED BY THE PRISON OF YOUR BONES *screams*

#this is about meltdowns not shutdowns btw #if any other autistics see this pls say if this is also your experience with strong negative emotions #i’m curious how universal this particular description is #particularly if that’s how meltdowns feel for you #autistic community #autism #autistic #actually autistic #autistic things #autistic experiences #being autistic #neurodivergent #neurodivergency #asd #autism spectrum disorder #autism struggles #autism stuff #meltdown #autistic meltdowns

[autism-affirmations]

ball mode™

#autism #autistic #actually autistic #autism memes #affirmations #autism affirmation #meltdown #shutdown

[koala2055]

not mentally exhausted or physically exhausted but a third secret autistic type of exhausted

#actually autistic #asd #autism #autism spectrum #autistic #actuallyautistic #actually autism #meltdown #autistic meltdowns #burnout? #koala.txt

[spacefaringamoeba]

I hate that I'm considered "high functioning". I barely qualify for any "level" of disability in my country and I will never get a disability income. Yes. I'm able to go to work. But I will not be able to hold it for more than a few months before getting burned out and having daily meltdowns. No, having 10 minutes extra work break won't help me. Neither will wearing headphones or carrying fidgets. I'm literally not able to work 40h a week without severe negative consequences... How do i fucking exist in this society!

#Post brought to you by me quitting another job #autistic #autistic adult #meltdown #autism #actually autistic #disabilties #disabled #high functioning autism #low support needs #anxeity #cptsd problems #ptsd #complex ptsd #burnout #send help #mental health

[autisticdreamdrop]

before a meltdown

#our memes #our edits #meme #memes #autism meme #autistic meme #autism memes #autistics memes #overstimulated #overstimulation #overstim #overstims #crying #tears #vent #vent meme #vent memes #meltdown #meltdowns #autism meltdown #autistic meltdown #autism meltdowns #autistic meltdowns #autism #autistic #actually autism #actually autistic #autism spectrum disorder #autism spectrum #autistic spectrum

[arvo-muse]

if i were to jump into a nuclear reactor

#kagamine rin #rin kagamine #鏡音リン #meltdown #roshin yuukai #炉心融解 #vocaloid #digital art #イラスト #fanart #vocaloid2 #illustration #artists on tumblr #vocaloid fanart #vocaloid rin #rin vocaloid

[aw-tysm]

Meltdowns and Shutdowns tend to happen as a response to extreme distress. And each autistic may experience these differently.

When you've hit that point of no return where your fight, flight, or freeze responses start to kick in, this is usually when meltdowns or shutdowns occur.

They are both uncontrollable, they're a reaction, a way our mind is trying to cope. If possible, it's best to ask the autistic person what their preferences are for help.

Meltdowns tend to be a more external reaction. This one is often confused with tantrums, but are not tantrums. A person may yell, scream, hurt themselves or others (unintentionally), stim, eloping, throwing or breaking things, etc..

Shutdowns tend to be a more internal reaction. One may look more withdrawn or "not with it". A person may not be able to move, become unresponsive, feel stuck or frozen or heavy, stare or unable to make eye contact, thoughts may be difficult to form if at all, etc..

Both may involve crying or shaking, inability to speak or form words, be unresponsive, may want to be left alone.

You may experience either or, depending on the situation. Or as some autistics get older, they tend to experience shutdowns more often than meltdowns.

#autism #actually autistic #autistic #actuallyautistic #asd #feel free to add on #i know there's more to meltdowns but i dont experience them as much as shutdowns #meltdown #shutdown

[gwydion-aacblog]

just see something say that " most autism meltdowns not able notice " and that can learn " control " or " keep to self " … how do people come up with these things ?

sorry but when gwydion meltdown is not at all question , not at all something that will just not realise , and definitely not at all something can just " control " . there is scream and bang and cry , there is loss words , loss focus , any rational thought like " scream loud will hurt so need stop get louder " .

yes on good days can take steps try prevent , but even on those days nothing can stop once start happen … just need let brain ride wave . is brain that fully overwhelm and can not handle anymore . nothing about control discipline any anything .

#actuallyautistic #meltdown

[welcome-to-the-agender-agenda]

I don't think anyone talks about ADHD meltdowns enough.

I get them 9/10 times when I try to do homework.

It's not just crying because I do that every time I get frustrated with work and that's quite often.

It's not just accepting defeat and being angry with yourself because I do that a lot too.

It's breaking down sobbing, bending over and hugging yourself as snapping at anybody who tries to get you to continue working.

It's repeating I can't I can't over and over and feeling so ashamed whilst you're doing it.

It's feeling so angry with yourself because you know you can do the work you just can't do it like this and you're taking out your anger on other people.

It's other people trying to be helpful by saying that you can do it and there isn't much left so we have to crack on but that only makes you more frustrated.

Because they don't understand.

You want to.

But you just can't.

#living with adhd #adhd #meltdown #neurodivergent #adhd meltdown #actually adhd #actually neurodivergent #adhd struggles #adhd strikes again #adhd stuff #adhd things #overwhelmed #frustrated #it's the only time i yell at my mum and i feel so bad #i just get so angry #and i know it isn't her fault #but she doesn't know how to help me #and no one ever talks about it #executive dysfunction #cant focus

[existennialmemes]

My Brain: [teetering on the edge of meltdown]

Me: What's wrong, we had a good day??

My Brain: Nothing!!! We just did A Lot of Things and now I would like to cry and scream about it!!

#shitpost #shitposting #neurodivergent #neurodivergent memes #actually autistic #autistic memes #adhd memes #adhd #audhd #meltdown #autistic meltdown #i filmed content took a walk and made cookies #and all of it went well #and now my brain is trying to ooze out of my ears #and this is not my favorite

[autistic-bibliophile]

what’s the dumbest reason you’ve had a meltdown? just curious because my reason was so insignificant now that I’m thinking about it

#autistic community #actually autistic #autism meltdown #autistic meltdown #meltdown #i get so upset by ANY change okay especially when my thinking on something turns out to have been wrong the whole time #just overwhelming in the moment #ugh

[marveltournaments]

#marvel #marvel comics #marvel 616 #tabitha smith #clint barton #boom boom #hawkeye #boomer #golden archer #meltdown #goliath #time bomb #ronin #x-terminators #thunderbolts #new mutants #avengers #x-men #west coast avengers #x-force #new avengers #avengers academy #x-factor #secret avengers #fallen angels #great lakes avengers #defenders #polls

[hyperfixatedoncrimminalminds]

Spencer Reid x Nonverbal Autistic daughter

Another Spencer Reid oneshot!

Summary: Reader has a meltdown at her Dads work place, Reid helps her through it.

I'm finally writing this so sorry for thr wait!

reader is 10

mentions of a meltdown

Third person pov...

Spencer awoke to his alarm clock, groaning he slammed his hand down on the offending object and sat up, he needed his morning coffee. The Man stretches and gets out of bed, he then makes his way to the kitchen.

As he did he walked past his daughter bedroom, he pocked his head in and saw his 10 year old sleeping soundly with her earplugs in and wrapped in her weighted blanket.

Y/N is Autistic and Non verbal she also has Sensory issues and uses headphones or earplugs when she's sleeping. Spencer smiles softly before closing the door and making his way to make coffee.

Soon he was happily drinking his coffee and and sitting on the sofa reading one of his many books, as he was doing this he didn't hear his daughter coming out from her room.

The 10 year old was still in her pyjamas as it wasn't time for her to get dressed yet, the girl had her tablet with her and her headphones already on.

She sat next to her Dad, who was still reading his book. "Morning Dad" came the computerised voice of her tablet.

Y/N uses many different ways to communicate this is one of them.

She also uses sign language, writing down words, communication cards also sounds. Even if she can't speak she can still communicate most people don't understand but her Dad does since she was a baby he has worked hard for his daughter to have all the support and accommodations she needs.

Spencer doesn't even flinch at the voice a she's familiar to it. The genius looks up from his book. "Morning Y/N, sleep well?" He asks her, the 10 year old nods her head smiling. "I did Dad" came her tablet.

Spencer then put his book down and finished his coffee he looked at the the time and saw it was 7.20 he had 40 minutes till he has to go to work.

"Time to get dressed N/N" he said to his daughter, Y/N nods and stands up the Father and Daughter then walk to their bedrooms to get dressed.

It's part of their routine to get dressed at 7.20 ever Morning. Once Spencer was dressed in his normal clothes he grabs his bag and walks to his daughters room, he knocks of the door.

"You dressed yet N/N?" He asked, he waited for an answer but didn't get one.

So he knocked again, still no answer so he opens the door. "Y/N arw you okay?" He questions as he walks in, when he does he see shis daughter curled up in a ball.

The 10 year old rocks back and forth holding her hands to her head. She was still dressed in pyjamas.

Spencer acts quickly and sits infront of his daughter and holds out his hands. "Hey hey N/N, your okay it's okay, can you hear me?" He asks and Y/N touches his left hand for yes.

Spencer nods "Okay, did something happen?" He asks her Y/N touches his left hand again. "Was it sensory issues?" He asks once again she touches his left hand.

"Do you need pressure?" Once again she touches his left hand, Spencer waits as his daughter uncurls her body, she then looks up at her Dad and leans forward she then sits sideways on his lap.

Spencer wraps his arms around her and squeezes knowing what kind of pressure she needs from him.

The two sit like that for a while before Y/N relaxes completely. She grabs her tablet but stays close to Spencer. "Thank you Dad, I'm okay now" came the computerised voice.

Spencer smiles. "That's good N/N, I'll leave you to get dressed okay, then we can leave your coming to work with me." He says getting a nod from his Daughter he leaves her to finish getting dressed.

Soon the Father and Daughter are ready to leave for Spences work, Spencer is going through his mental checklist, making sure him and his daughter both have what they need, Y/N has her earplugs in, her tablet in her hands and her lanyard that tells people she is Autistic.

"ready to go?" asks Spencer, Y/N looks up at him and nods her head the 10 year old then held out her hand for her dad to take, Spencer smiles and grabs her hand squeezing it, Y/N always needs to hold her Dads hand when they go anywhere it keeps her grounded and comforting to her.

Neither of them like touch but they let it happen if they need it, the duo then leave the apartment and make their way to the FBI academy. As they walk Spencer makes sure that T/N is okay and tries to keep her from brushing up against people knowing she hates it.

When his daughter stops suddenly Spencer is quick to act he covers her with his body and squeezes her hand. she uses her right hand to sign the word for Headphones. Spencer instantly understands and puts her ear defenders on his daughter, he also kisses her forehead feeling her relax once the sounds were gone.

Timeskip...

Y/N gasps when she lays her E/C eyes on the FBI building, shes never been to her dads work place before, funnily enough one of her special interests is Osteology (is the scientific study of bones) and Criminology. She always loves when her dad tells her about his cases, he and his team have.

Spencer has a fond look in his eyes as he watches his daughter eyes widened. he swings their hands this makes the girl tears her E/C eyes away and to her dads face. "ready to meet the team?" his daughter answers him by dragging the man into the building making his laugh out loud at how excited she is.

when they get onto the right floor Spencer has to leave and go to the bathroom, before he leaves he gives Y/N instructions on were his desk is and how to find it. Y/N nods her head and makes her way inside the bullpen, she sees lots of people walking around so she quickly searches and finds her dads desk and sits in his chair.

it is still early so the other members of the team arents there yet, while waiting for her dad to come Y/N starts spinning the chair around and closing her eyes enjoying how it feels, she does this a couple times before someone touches her shoulder.

This makes her flinch and let out a yell, she falls from the chair and in a hurry she crawls away and under the desk, she pulls her knees to her chest and begins rocking herself trying ti self sooth it ends up not working she is too overwhelmed, so she doest the next thing which is thumping her head on the desk.

As the 10 year old cowers under the desk the person who tapped her was freaking out and that person was Derek Morgan, with him was Emily Prentiss, Jennifer Jareau, David Rossi, Penelope Garcia and Aaron Hotchner Spencers team. 

Derek is worried he could hear the child thumping her head on the desk but doesnt know what to do the others are just as confused. "what should we do!" yells Derek as the other =s try and think of how they should calm the girl down. 

before long their youngest member joins them, he wonders why they others are at his desk before he sees Y/Ns tablet thrown on the floor, his eyes widened and he quickly crouches down and under the table he sees his daughter having a meltdown.

"guys i need you so all step back" he tells them before he sits cross legged in front of his distraught daughter, confused the others do what he tells them, they watch as Spencer sits on the floor infront of the child and begins whispering to her.

10 minjutes later the girl has stopped hurting herself and was now rocking and was alot calmer, Spencer is still whispering to her, the other wait paitently until he comes out from under his desk with the child now asleep in his arms, he looked comfortable holding her.

"who is she Reid?" asks Hotch making the man look up at his boss, Spencer then puts the girl back on his chair, he brushes a hair out of her eyes before anwering. "she is my daughter Y/N Reid, she is 10 years old" he says making everyone shocked they didnt know Spencer had a daughter.

"baby genius has his own kid!" yells Penelope. 

Spencer blushes and nods his head. "i do, i only kept her a secret because it would overwhelm her if she met all of you at once just like now, Y/N is Autistic and Non verbal, she doesn't speak but communicates in different ways" he explains, the others nods their heads and listen to Spencer and he rambles on about Y/N.

All six of them can see the love he has for his daughter as she speaks.

the end!

hope you liked this one shot so sorry for the wait! sorry once again for the spelling mistakes and grammar.

requests are open!

word count: 1600

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