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[[Daniel Larson]], being autistic and having several other known mental issues, is easy to agitate and often finds himself unable to de-escalate/leave situations that result in him having an autistic meltdown.

Meltdowns are a response to overstimulation and other factors in autistic people. During a meltdown, the individual loses some control over their physical and emotional status..<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences</ref> This loss of control manifests in many ways, usually verbally (shouting, crying, screaming). In other times, it can be during sensory overload, where an individual feels pain and must protect themselves, or it can be thanks to unexpected events, as autistic people usually follow a routine, and disrupting of them can cause a meltdown. Though this isn’t to say autism is entirely the cause of meltdowns.

When Daniel has meltdowns, he often [[Self Harm|hits his own head]] and does the "Angry Tongue" face. Daniel had a history of violent meltdowns prior to his online presence. Care providers often reported that living with him was extremely challenging, as he would punch holes in walls, hit himself, and scream. In late May 2021, Daniel was evicted from his housing due to these behaviors. His meltdowns were witnessed by a young girl who had been present during one of them. <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/nu038c/my_cousin_confessing_what_happened_to_daniel_ps/?share_id=HXKp2fokbXBR6H1UtgyYX&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1</ref> The validity of his meltdowns was later further demonstrated during his first online meltdown, the [[Likee Meltdown]]. Daniel's worst or most intense meltdown is said to be the [[April 6th Meltdown]], due to the extreme rage he exhibits and relentless threats.  

=== December 2021 Meltdown ===