Autism – The Difference Between A Meltdown and A Tantrum

 

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What’s the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum? Too often, people mistake one for the other. It’s especially frustrating when someone close to you who should know better simply thinks that your child is throwing a temper tantrum to get their way when in reality they are reacting to a situation and can’t control themselves.

What is a meltdown? We give real life examples in this video, and explain some of the root causes.