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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 25 MIN

Meltdown vs Tantrum

from Autism Raw AF · host Jen Strait + Dr. Divina Lopez

Most parents are told their child is “just having a tantrum.”But what if it’s actually a meltdown… and the response you’re using is making it worse?In this episode of Autism Raw AF, we break down the critical difference between meltdowns and tantrums, what’s really happening in your child’s brain and nervous system, and why discipline doesn’t work in survival mode.If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or like nothing is working… this episode will change how you see everything—and what you do next.Real talk. Real science. Real strategies that actually help.www.capestrategies.comhttps://calendly.com/drdivinalopez

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Most parents are told their child is “just having a tantrum.”But what if it’s actually a meltdown… and the response you’re using is making it worse?In this episode of Autism Raw AF, we break down the critical difference between meltdowns and tantrums, what’s really happening in your child’s brain and nervous system, and why discipline doesn’t work in survival mode.If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or like nothing is working… this episode will change how you see everything—and what you do next.Real talk. Real science. Real strategies that actually help.www.capestrategies.comhttps://calendly.com/drdivinalopez

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Most parents are told their child is “just having a tantrum.”But what if it’s actually a meltdown… and the response you’re using is making it worse?In this episode of Autism Raw AF, we break down the critical difference between meltdowns and...

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