Asd and heat.

[Anniecott]

Hi
Does anyone else's asd young person shut down in this extreme heat, we have been dreading the heat this year, we spent a fortune on a new air cooler for his room, but it's not working, he has panic attacks about the heat then can't breathe, he forgets to drink so dehydration is a problem, we are having to take time off work in shifts to be at home and manage him.
Any tips. X

Drink lots of water and intake cold snacks like ice lollies. If he has a shower I’ve heard that have a lukewarm shower is actually better than a freezing cold one to stay cool as when you get out you’ll be colder. Maybe freeze a water bottle and tell him to keep it close by? Avoid stuffy dark spaces and instead stay in open spaces with air circulating if possible. Also wear loose fitted clothing

Hope that things are better now it's cooled down @Anniecott