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In a prior post, I suggested that we should appreciate meltdowns for what they are: a child’s subconscious (unintentional) way of signaling that he needs something from the adults around him—or from his environment. When a child experiences a meltdown or tantrum or acts aggressively, he is communic
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Managing Your Child's Meltdowns and Tantrums
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4-Year-Old Meltdown: Why Is My Child So Emotional?
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Challenging Behaviors - Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. - Pediatric
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Beyond Behaviors - Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. - Pediatric Psychologist
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Managing Autism Meltdowns, Tantrums and Aggression - Autism Parenting Magazine
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Tantrum vs Autistic Meltdown: What Is The Difference? - Autism Awareness
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What You Need to Know About a Sensory Meltdown
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Autistic Meltdowns — Authentically Emily
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