Sometimes people use the terms ‘meltdown’ and ‘tantrum’ interchangeably. But they’re two different things. It’s important to know the differences, so that you can use the right tactics with your child.
For this article, we’ve enlisted the help of experienced special educational needs teacher, Sangeetha Selvanathan, who has plenty of real-world knowledge in the topic and expert tips to offer.
What’s a Tantrum?
A tantrum is an outburst when a child is trying to get something they want, but not necessarily need. “Children who have tantrums have control over their behaviour as these outbursts are intentional. They are aware of their actions,” explains Sangeetha.
Tantrums are a result of a learned behaviour. “When a child displays undesirable behaviour (such as kicking or crying) and is rewarded with something the child wants, the child will typically repeat the behaviour,” she adds…..
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