People with autism are much more likely to suffer from panic attacks than your average, typical person. Consider the following true story of “Ryan”, a young man with autism:

“I think I’m dying,” Ryan said as he stood in front of the hospital receptionist.

“You’re not dying,” she quickly responded.

He wasn’t bleeding. He wasn’t fainting. He wasn’t unconscious. He had no visible symptoms other than a near certainty that he was dying.

Clearly, this receptionist knew exactly what was going on. She had probably seen this scenario played out many times.

He was having a panic attack.

Now, if you or your child think they are dying or having a medical emergency,` please head to your local Emergency Room right away where they can accurately diagnose what is going on.

Unless you are very familiar with the difference between a panic attack and a real medical emergency, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Learning the difference may take a few ER visits before you are able to see whether or not your child is having a panic attack.

Of course, there are other signs to look out for. They may not always think they’re dying.

It’s helpful to learn all you can about the symptoms of a panic attack and what to do if you or your child or anyone else in your family are going through this terrifying ordeal. To learn more, check out my latest article on dealing with panic attacks.

Warm Regards,