💥 Meltdowns, Overstimulation & Big Feelings

If you’ve ever abandoned a trolley mid-Aisle 5… welcome. This is calm, sensory-aware support for when emotions go from zero to explosion in 0.3 seconds.

Meltdowns aren’t manipulation. They’re overwhelm. Let’s break down what’s actually happening — and what actually helps.

🧠 What’s actually happening?

Start here if you're wondering whether it’s “just behaviour” or something deeper.

• 💥 Why Does My Child Melt Down Over Small Things?
• 🎭 Tantrums vs Meltdowns (And Why It Matters)
• ⚡ Signs of Overstimulation in Autistic Children
• 💜 Sensory Children Aren’t Overreacting
• 🛑 Your Child Isn’t Difficult — They’re Overstimulated

🏫 After-school crashes & masking overload

“They were fine at school.” Yes. Because they were holding it together.

• 🎒 Why Autistic Kids Have After-School Meltdowns
• 🎭 Autism Masking at School Explained
• ⚡ Why Autistic Kids Struggle With Overwhelm

🛒 Public meltdowns & real-life chaos

Because apparently the supermarket is a sensory battlefield.

• 🛍 Meltdown in Aisle 5
• 🌪 How to Calm an Autistic Child in Public

🧘 What actually helps in the moment

No bribes. No shouting. No “calm down” (because that never works).

• 💜 How to Calm a Sensory Meltdown (Without Escalating It)

Still feeling judged or overwhelmed?

Big feelings often connect to sleep, school or sensory overload patterns. Explore the bigger picture.

💜 Explore Why Does My Child…?