Episode 173 | Tantrums vs. Meltdowns
At first glance, tantrums and meltdowns can look identicalcrying, yelling, flailing, total chaos. But for autism parents, knowing the difference changes everything.
In this episode, Lisa breaks down the real distinctions between tantrums and meltdownswhat drives them, what they mean, and why your response determines whether things escalate or de-escalate. She shares practical insights for recognizing whats really happening in the moment and how to respond with regulation, not reaction.
In this episode, youll learn:
- The key difference between goal-oriented tantrums and sensory-driven meltdowns
- Why meltdowns have no age limit (and why that matters)
- What happens when you respond to a meltdown like a tantrum
- How to support your childs nervous system during overwhelm
- Why safety first, lesson later is the right approach
Listen now to learn how to read your childs behavior as informationand respond from steadiness, not stress.
