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Depression v. Autistic Burnout and PDA: Understanding the Differences
Depression v. Autistic Burnout and PDA: Understanding the Differences
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Depression, Autistic Burnout, and Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children with Autism Important Disclaimer: This blog post is for educational and informational... Read more...
When Mother's Day Isn't a Hallmark Moment: Finding Peace While Parenting a Child with PDA and Autism
When Mother's Day Isn't a Hallmark Moment: Finding Peace While Parenting a Child with PDA and Autism
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Mother's Day is upon us again. The stores are filled with cheerful cards, brunches are being booked, and social media is ready to burst with smiling... Read more...
When Your Child with PDA and Autism is Inflexible but Wants Friends
When Your Child with PDA and Autism is Inflexible but Wants Friends
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Understanding the Connection Between Inflexibility and Friendship Desires As a parent of a child with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known by the more positive lens... Read more...
Top Questions to Ask Your Doctor: A Parent-to-Parent Guide for Children with PDA and Autism
Top Questions to Ask Your Doctor: A Parent-to-Parent Guide for Children with PDA and Autism
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Navigating the healthcare system as a parent of a child with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy) can feel overwhelming.... Read more...
When Your Parents and Friends Don't Understand PDA and Autism
When Your Parents and Friends Don't Understand PDA and Autism
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Finding Your Way When Others Don't See the Full Picture As a parent raising a child with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) also known from... Read more...
Boredom and Your Child with PDA: Understanding and Managing Those "I'm Bored" Moments
Boredom and Your Child with PDA: Understanding and Managing Those "I'm Bored" Moments
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com "I'm boooored." Those two words can strike dread into any parent's heart. But when your child with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as... Read more...
Understanding When a Child with Autism and PDA Elopes or Uses Fantasy
Understanding When a Child with Autism and PDA Elopes or Uses Fantasy
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Supporting Children's Need for Autonomy While Keeping Them Safe As a parent of a child with autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known from the... Read more...
When Your Child with PDA Always Has to Win, Be First, and Impulsively Behave
When Your Child with PDA Always Has to Win, Be First, and Impulsively Behave
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com The Deep Need for Control: Navigating Competition and Impulsivity in PDA Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a meltdown because your child didn't... Read more...
PDA and a Strong Sense of Fairness and Justice
PDA and a Strong Sense of Fairness and Justice
Image courtesy of shutterstock.com When Justice is Non-Negotiable: The Complex Reality of Fairness in Children with Autism and PDA Have you ever wondered why your child seems to have such... Read more...
Unique Ways Your Child with Autism and PDA May Show Love
Unique Ways Your Child with Autism and PDA May Show Love
shutterstock.com Understanding the Subtle Ways Your Child with Autism and PDA May Show Love As parents of children with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as Persistent Drive... Read more...
Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), PDA, and Autism: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Our Children
Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), PDA, and Autism: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Our Children
Image Courtesy of shutterstock.com When "No" Feels Like the End of the World: Navigating Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), PDA, and Autism I remember the first time I truly recognized what was... Read more...
When Emotions Run High: Understanding Extreme Embarrassment with Autism and PDA
When Emotions Run High: Understanding Extreme Embarrassment with Autism and PDA
Image Courtesy of gettyimages.com Navigating Extreme Embarrassment with Autism and PDA: A Parent's Guide Last week, I experienced one of those parenting moments that stick with you. My daughter and... Read more...