Talk:Tantrum

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A list of terms for Tantrumand any connotations for those terms might be useful (eg "hissy fit" - which does have specific associations).

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[edit] Autism as intellectual disability?

In the tantrum article, the writers refer to autism as an intellectual disability. It is in fact a neurological condition and does not affect the intellect primarily. --Bronwyn Gannan 06:58, 11 April 2006 (UTC).

• Someone seems to have reverted that edit. I just changed it from "intellectual disability" to "mental illness," since it's listed in the DSM. --grant 21:08, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

autism isent an itellectual disability or mental illnes it is the absence of social proggraming in the brain, it has some genetic factor to it and isent actually conected to low intellect, infact einstien had a rare form of autism called aspergers, autistics are more prone to tantrums due to pure confusion when faced with a social situation (its like a space alien trying to get you to use alien technology if your an autistic in a social situation) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.201.197.61 (talk) 10:11, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Unsourced info

"Usually tantrums are seen in children of the ages of 3-6 but sometimes 7-9; this is a very clear case of emotional disinhibition caused by immature forebrain development." This needs a reliable source, such as a textbook or journal article. Otherswise it should be removed as original research. I have seen tantrums by those older and certainly younger than the specified age range, and manifestations of anger are likely to originate in parts of the brain other than the forebrain. Edison 16:19, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Indeed, I have see my sister who is 12 perform spectacular tantrums.--86.157.2.58 15:22, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

And all those above-18 spoiled whores on tv we all worship and give money to. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.122.63.142 (talk) 20:15, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

I boldly removed this original research. DavidSJ (talk) 16:55, 16 February 2008 (UTC)