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Understanding the Physical Symptoms: Stomach Aches, Headaches, PDA, and Autism
Understanding the Physical Symptoms: Stomach Aches, Headaches, PDA, and Autism
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com When the Body Speaks: Stomach Aches, Headaches, PDA, and Autism Have you ever noticed how your child's tummy seems to hurt right before school? Or how... Read more...
Understanding Regression and PDA and Autism: A Parent's Perspective
Understanding Regression and PDA and Autism: A Parent's Perspective
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Navigating the Complex Journey of Regression and PDA and Autism Have you ever watched your child suddenly lose skills they once had? One day, they're chatting... Read more...
Understanding AuDHD, Autism, ADHD, and PDA: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Children
Understanding AuDHD, Autism, ADHD, and PDA: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Children
Image Courtesy of rawpixel.com Navigating the Intersections of AuDHD, Autism, ADHD, and PDA As I sit here watching my daughter engage in her favorite activity—arranging and rearranging her collection of... Read more...
Reframing PDA: Understanding the Persistent Drive for Autonomy in Children with Autism
Reframing PDA: Understanding the Persistent Drive for Autonomy in Children with Autism
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock.com A Positive Lens That Changes Everything: The Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) I was at the park last week with my daughter when I noticed her... Read more...
Understanding Developmental Plateau with Autism and PDA: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Developmental Plateau with Autism and PDA: A Parent's Guide
Image Courtesy of freepik.com Navigating the Developmental Plateau with Autism: What Parents Need to Know Have you ever felt like your child with autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) was... Read more...
Understanding Stimming in Public for Children with PDA and Autism
Understanding Stimming in Public for Children with PDA and Autism
Image Courtesy of adobe.com Navigating Stimming in Public: Supporting Children with PDA and Autism Have you ever been at the grocery store when your child starts flapping their hands or... Read more...
PDA and Napping: Understanding Your Child's Rest Needs
PDA and Napping: Understanding Your Child's Rest Needs
Image Courtesy of gettyimages.com How Sleep Patterns Connect to Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance As parents, we all know the magic of a good nap. That peaceful moment when our... Read more...
The Social Stigma of Autism vs. ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
The Social Stigma of Autism vs. ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
Image Courtesy of istockphoto.com Navigating the Social Stigma of Autism and Why It Differs from ADHD Last week at a parent coffee meetup, I witnessed a scene that perfectly captures... Read more...
The Hidden Struggle: Masking Autism and PDA at School
The Hidden Struggle: Masking Autism and PDA at School
Image Courtesy of dreamstime.com Recognizing When Children with Autism and PDA Hide Their True Selves at School When my daughter came home from school in tears—again—I knew something deeper was... Read more...
Co-Regulation and "Enabling"
Co-Regulation and "Enabling"
*Image Courtesy of freepik.com Why Your Child with PDA and Autism Needs You Close "You're spoiling her." "He just needs firmer boundaries." "She'll never learn if you keep babying her."... Read more...
Autism Hidden Behind ADHD: Recognizing the Signs Your Child's Complete Story
Autism Hidden Behind ADHD: Recognizing the Signs Your Child's Complete Story
Image Courtesy of shutterstock.com When Autism and PDA Remain Hidden Behind ADHD: A Parent's Guide to Seeing the Full Picture   It happens more often than many realize – a... Read more...
Supporting Your Children When Your Grandchild Has PDA and Autism: A Grandparent's Guide
Supporting Your Children When Your Grandchild Has PDA and Autism: A Grandparent's Guide
Image Courtesy of shutterstock.com Understanding Your Role in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Autism Support As a parent of a daughter with PDA and autism, I know firsthand the complex... Read more...