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meltdowns

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    Meltdowns - help please

    Hi. I came to this site because I'm trying to help my autistic boyfriend (he's high functioning and we've been together quite a while). I've read a few books and looked online but I can't really get anything solid on meltdowns in adults - specifically how I can do to help. He had an awful...
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    Feeling like you can't ask for what you want/need?

    Does anyone feel like you can't, or don't even have to right to, stick up for yourself and let people know what you need/want in order to feel comfortable and safe? Whether it was b/c no one ever really helped you learn how, or you tried to when you were growing up and were discouraged from...
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    • assertion hospital mention loss of autonomy meltdowns panic attacks self harm self-advocacy surgery mention
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    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
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