... a tantrum, a birko, a go-off or spack-attack. The visible symptoms of meltdown are as varied as the Asperger children themselves, but every parent is able to describe their childs meltdown behaviour in intricate detail. Meltdowns can be short lived, or last as long as two hours. They can be as infrequent as once a month (often coinciding with the lunar cycle/full moon) or occur as frequently as 4-6 times a day. Whatever the frequency and duration, an Asperger child having a meltdown is difficult for parents/carers/teachers to deal with. Meltdown in Asperger children is triggered... ...
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