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Practical support for autism, routines and family life.

Written from our own experience as parents, and everything we've learned since, this is where we share the practical side of raising an autistic child.

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Visual Support for Autism Meltdowns: What Actually Helps

Visual Support for Autism Meltdowns: What Actually Helps

Visual Support for Autism Meltdowns: What Actually HelpsDonna & John
Published on: 27/09/2026

Is it a meltdown or a tantrum, and why does the difference matter? Learn what actually triggers autism meltdowns, how to spot the warning signs early, and how visual support can help prevent and ease them before and during.

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