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Photo by Breno Machado  on Unsplash Autistic people often face stress and overwhelm when navigating environments or expectations that do not accommodate their needs, and this can sometimes result in meltdowns or shutdowns. This article explains what meltdowns and shutdowns are and how to manage them.    What Are Meltdowns and Shutdowns?    Meltdowns and shutdowns are intense, involuntary responses to overwhelming sensory, emotional, social, or informational input. They reflec