Breath Holding Spell: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Emergency First Aid Training

Is Your Child Holding Their Breath During Meltdowns? Here’s What’s Really Happening Breath-Holding in Neurodivergent Kids: Scary But Common Your child turns red, goes silent, maybe even faints — and you panic. Breath-holding spells feel like an emergency, but for many neurodivergent kids, they’re a nervous system overload, not manipulation. Stay calm. Stay nearby. And know this isn’t your fault — or theirs. Let’s replace fear with real tools. #meltdown #nervoussystemregulation #emotionalregulati

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