When a child with autism and PDA elopes or uses fantasy, they're using coping mechanisms to manage overwhelming demands and anxiety. Learn how to support their need for autonomy while keeping them safe, with practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging behaviors while fostering connection and understanding.

Parenting an autistic and PDA child who is always bored presents unique challenges that go beyond typical childhood restlessness. Discover how anxiety, demand avoidance, and sensory needs contribute to expressions of boredom, and learn practical, parent-tested strategies to support your child's engagement while respecting their need for autonomy.

Parenting a child with PDA who always has to win, be first, and impulsively behave presents unique challenges. This article explores the anxiety and need for control behind these behaviors in children with Pathological Demand Avoidance and autism. Discover practical, compassionate strategies to help your child navigate these challenges while supporting their autonomy and emotional development.

Parenting a child with PDA and autism who has an intense sense of fairness? You're not alone. Discover why justice matters so deeply to these children and how their autism hidden behind ADHD symptoms can manifest as passionate advocacy. Learn practical strategies to support their need for autonomy while helping them develop the flexibility to thrive in our sometimes unpredictable world.

Understanding the unique ways your child with autism and PDA may show love requires looking beyond traditional expressions of affection. From sharing special interests and maintaining proximity, to functional communication and problem-solving, these children express a deep connection in their own meaningful language. When we learn to recognize and appreciate these subtle expressions, we discover a profound bond that's simply communicated differently.

Understanding rejection sensitivity (RSD) transforms how we parent children with autism and PDA, creating emotional safety for their unique needs.

Embarrassment in children with autism and PDA: practical strategies for parents to support emotional regulation and build resistance

Understanding the real connection between physical pain and emotional distress in children with PDA and autism.

Understanding regression in children with PDA/autism: practical parent-to-parent advice for navigating skill loss while honoring autonomy

Navigating AuDHD, Autism, ADHD & PDA: A parent's guide to supporting your child's unique neurodivergent journey with compassion.

Reframing PDA as a "persistent drive for autonomy" transforms understanding and offers positive strategies for children with autism and PDA.

Understanding developmental plateaus in autism: not setbacks but periods of invisible growth. Learn how to support your child through these

Discover how to support your child's stimming in public while navigating PDA and autism with confidence, compassion and practical strategies

ADHD is often more socially accepted than autism or PDA. Learn strategies to help your child thrive despite these unfair perceptions.

Masking autism and PDA at school exhausts children and impacts mental health. Recognize the signs and support your child's authentic self.

Co-regulation isn't enabling—it's essential. Learn how your presence helps your child with PDA & autism develop emotional regulation skills.

Grandparents: Learn how to truly support your adult children raising kids with PDA and autism through understanding, not judgment.

Unmasking hidden struggles: How girls with autism and PDA exhaust themselves trying to fit in, and what parents can do to help them thrive.

Learn to spot autistic burnout in PDA children & discover proven strategies from my parenting journey to help your child recover and thrive.

When children with PDA and autism find someone who makes them feel safe, they don't just like that person—they are enthralled by them.