ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) ?Dr. Tay and Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP discuss:understanding tantrums vs meltdownschild communication and coping strategiesimportance of parent regulation during meltdownsRESOURCES⚡️ connect with Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP. she is a parent coach and founder of Orchid Kids.Instagram @speechkidsdcLinkedIn @gabriele-nicoletFacebook @ gabriele.nicoletSubstack @gabrielenicolethttps://www.raisingorchidkids.com/https://www.speechkids.com/⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? schedule a free consult call here or email admin@drtaylorday.com if you have questions.⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tayLinkedIn @the-dr-tay*please note: in this episode, many terminologies and phrases are used to describe autism. Dr. Tay honors what each child and family prefers, and intentionally chooses to use affirming and identity-first language after listening to autistic adults and their preferences. various guests on the podcast are likely to use the language that they have been exposed to the most.