My Son Shuts Down When I'm Talking To Him: Listener Request
Autism in the Adult
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The Emotion in Your Voice Can Trigger the Shut Down
The more emotion you put in, the harder it can be for that person to actually process the content of what you're saying. For a sub set of people on the spectrum, having this emotion come at them is overwhelming and that alone can trigger the shut down. So take a step back, lower your voice, take some emotion out,. Be really calm, and don't add intensity to the situation which might make them shut down.
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