Meltdowns How I Reach a Tipping Point Before learning about autism, I used to have mysterious meltdowns. Well into adulthood, I would sometimes break down crying without understanding why, then apologize shamefully for the tears that I couldn’t justify. I still have meltdowns occasionally, but less often, because now I understand what triggers them. For me, it’s a combination of too much sensory input and too much cognitive processing, especially when both are surprising. Once, at a birthday party, I spilled tea on my lap right before the cake was brought out and everyone started singing.
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