Meltdowns, Misunderstandings, and Moving Forward

When my autistic son had a meltdown on camera and later apologized, people assumed I didn’t discipline him. Let’s clear that up. In this episode, I break down what an autistic meltdown really is, why discipline has to wait until calm returns, and how to respond in ways that actually help. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, partner, or friend, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what’s happening during a meltdown, what you can do in the moment, and how to move forward after the storm. Because meltdowns don’t mean failure — they mean human.