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EPISODE · May 15, 2026

Is it a tantrum or a sensory meltdown? How to tell the difference and respond

from Living on the Spectrum · host Living on the Spectrum

A meltdown is not a choice or a tantrum, but a visceral biological implosion that traditional discipline often makes worse. - The hidden mental exhaustion of social masking in girls - Why neuroscientists are trading lab models for caregiver blogs - Navigating the sensory minefield of mealtimes without bribes - How standard safety measures can accidentally increase drowning risks Building a bridge between scientific research and daily survival starts with changing the environment, not the person.

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