A meltdown is considered to be a response to being overwhelmed. Sensory overload is one way that being overwhelmed occurs, but becoming overwhelmed can happen in many other sorts of situations.

I think it’s helpful to be aware of this distinction. However, it’s a fine line between them, and I think they can overlap.

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