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When a child has a melt down, runs from the room, or goes completely still and silent, it’s not “bad behaviour.” Often, it’s the nervous system doing its job - trying to protect them. For neurodivergent children, stress responses can look different, come on quicker, and take longer to recover from. That's because their nervous systems are often more sensitive to sensory overload, transitions, unpredictability, and social interactions. So let’s take a deep breath to …