TANTRUM vs. MELTDOWN? Understanding SENSORY-DRIVEN Behavior in AUTISM

In this clip from Episode 16 of Magnificent Minds, I’m joined by Christine Adintori, occupational therapist and Senior Manager of Clinical Excellence at Cortica, to discuss how sensory processing differences can sometimes be mistaken for behavior problems.

A tantrum and a sensory-driven meltdown may look similar on the surface, but they have very different root causes. While tantrums are often tied to wanting something specific, meltdowns can be the result of sensory overload. Understanding the difference can change how we support a child in the moment.

When we look beyond the behavior and consider what a child may be experiencing sensory-wise, we can respond more effectively and compassionately.

The full episode of Magnificent Minds is available on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AWGcKrKpXBeShGKG74aQu?si=e6XXmYSeTteuQCF9e-wf4Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-caregivers-guide-to-sensory-processing-and/id1852580651?i=1000771715238
YouTube: https://youtu.be/GYK4nrMCJzE

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Видео TANTRUM vs. MELTDOWN? Understanding SENSORY-DRIVEN Behavior in AUTISM канала Dr. Suzanne Goh