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.

Some really great tips for dealing with autism related meltdowns

And more at a previous blog here.

 

 

We experienced my son’s first Autistic meltdown a couple of weekends ago, since last summer. Here I talk about the difference between a “tantrum” and a “meltdown”. Comment below to let me know how you try to manage your child’s meltdowns.

 

 

Dr. Mary Barbera discusses how to get rid of autism meltdowns by providing some tips for dealing with autism meltdowns.

The treatment of meltdowns in children with autism can be extremely complex, even from the very start when we need to define behavior of a meltdown, and what it even is. Today, I review some tactics and strategies for understanding what a meltdown is, and how to start thinking about what steps to take in preventing autism meltdowns. One critical note that I’d love for you to take away from this video, if you learn anything, is to prevent and not react.