Not Just Tantrums: Understanding DMDD in Neurodivergent Kids When every little thing feels like a spark—and your child goes straight to full-blown meltdown mode— it might not be just “overreacting.” It could be Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). This isn’t about discipline. It’s about emotional overload. Daily mood explosions, chronic irritability, and outbursts that seem way too big for the moment? That’s not drama. That’s dysregulation. DMDD is more common in kids with ADHD or auti