To the untrained or inexperienced

eye, tantrums and meltdowns usually look very much the same. If

something looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck,

you are going to conclude it’s a duck. But when it comes to tantrums and

meltdowns, this isn’t the case.

Although tantrums and meltdowns may look similar,

they are actually very different. However, the fact that they appear

similar can create a lot of misunderstanding and suffering for us as

moms of children with Autism. So how can you tell whether your child is

having a tantrum or a meltdown, and how do you deal with them

appropriately while being conscious of other people’s opinions? That’s

what I’m teaching you in this week’s episode.

In this episode, I share

the similarities and differences between tantrums and meltdowns, help

you normalize the experience of an Autism meltdown, and assist you in

dealing with individuals who may not understand. Discover how to think

about and respond to the different behaviors your child exhibits, some

of the thoughts that may come up when your child is having a tantrum or a

meltdown, and how to use what I’m teaching you this week to be an

ambassador for parents of a child with Autism.

• Some of the typical behaviors that appear in both tantrums and meltdowns.
• Why a meltdown is not a teachable moment.
• How to deal with Autism meltdowns in a way that helps both you and your child.
• Why so many people associate screaming, yelling, and uncooperative behavior with a bad kid, or a bad parent.
• How to tune out other people’s opinions of your child’s meltdown.