chasen having an autism meltdown youtube

These are generally indicated by observable behaviors unless you believe someone’s explanation of their life experience (hence why self diagnosis is not just valid, but important). But the least ones least considered by the general public are the neurocognitive conditions and mental illnesses with no visual indication such as autism, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc. Some are lesser known but physical, such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Some are well known, like those of us who are blind or deaf. What you might not be familiar with are the accommodations for those of us with invisible disabilities. Things like elevators and escalators as alternatives to walking up/down stairs, moving floors and transportation vehicles as alternatives to walking long distances, and escort(s) for every step of the way for passengers who are not independently mobile. If you’ve ever traveled by plane, you might already be familiar with the airport accommodations for wheelchair users and those using mobile assistive devices (e.g., canes, crutches, walkers, etc.).

Traveling is challenging enough as it is, but traveling while disabled comes with even more challenges. Trigger warnings: internalized ableism and thoughts of suicide

Their behavior was not their fault and was communicating sensory dysregulation in their body. For their privacy and because they are not old enough to consent, I will not be sharing any media of them in distress. Note from the Editor: This anecdote is about my child’s meltdown at the airport and it’s impact on me and our family.

Chasen having an autism meltdown youtube