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Episode 27: When Emotions Get Big: Meltdowns, Outbursts, and Our Response
May 20, 2026 ·
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Episode 27: When Emotions Get Big: Meltdowns, Outbursts, and Our Response
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Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children with ADHD and for the adults supporting them. In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the deeper reasons behind meltdowns,...
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Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children with ADHD and for the adults supporting them. In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the deeper reasons behind meltdowns, classroom disruptions, impulsive behaviors, and emotional outbursts.
Rather than viewing these moments as simply “bad behavior,” Dr. Taylor encourages parents and educators to look at the whole child and ask an important question:
What’s driving the behavior?
She discusses how emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, academic frustration, peer dynamics, impulsivity, and sensory or movement needs can all contribute to disruptive behavior.
More importantly, she shares practical strategies for responding with calm, structure, and understanding while still maintaining healthy expectations and boundaries. In this episode, you’ll learn:
📄 Download the companion worksheet + episode guide here.
🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Tish Taylor | ADHD Connect Podcast
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Rather than viewing these moments as simply “bad behavior,” Dr. Taylor encourages parents and educators to look at the whole child and ask an important question:
What’s driving the behavior?
She discusses how emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, academic frustration, peer dynamics, impulsivity, and sensory or movement needs can all contribute to disruptive behavior.
More importantly, she shares practical strategies for responding with calm, structure, and understanding while still maintaining healthy expectations and boundaries. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why emotional regulation is such a challenge for many children with ADHD
- How to identify triggers and patterns behind meltdowns and outbursts
- The difference between attention-seeking and regulation struggles
- Practical classroom and parenting strategies that actually help
- How movement, sensory supports, and academic adjustments can reduce behavioral challenges
- Why staying calm and curious matters more than reacting emotionally
📄 Download the companion worksheet + episode guide here.
🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Tish Taylor | ADHD Connect Podcast
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