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Behaviour 9 minCore Interactive
Meltdown Response
Calm steps for emotional escalation and sensory overload.
Live intensity arc
The shape of a meltdown
Trigger · 0 – 30s
intensity 30
What you do
- Lower your voice and pace
- Increase physical distance to 1 arm + 1
- Remove the immediate demand
What you avoid
- Asking 'what's wrong?'
- Reaching out to touch
- Repeating the instruction
One thing to say
"I'm here. You don't need to say anything."
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