Autistic burnout/shutdown

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Has anyone’s children experienced burnout/shutdown and what we’re your experiences? Thanks you

October 13, 2021

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Same. He is just completely shut down. We are removing all demands. Bringing him food. And at a loss for how else to help.

October 3

I'm asking the same question now. My son has been in one for 33 days now and I don't know what to do.

August 18, 2022

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