In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast, Victoria and Natalie dive into the unique challenges of raising a child with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. They share personal stories, strategies, and reflections to help parents and caregivers better understand and support their children navigating PDA-related behaviors.
Key Takeaways
- PDA is driven by anxiety and a need for control; traditional demands can trigger refusal.
- Offering controlled choices helps reduce pressure and gives children a sense of agency.
- Visual schedules and plenty of preparation help ease transitions and reduce stress.
- Managing your own calm and letting go of nonessential demands are important for low-demand parenting.
- It’s okay to adjust family routines to what works for your child, even if it looks different from your original parenting ideals.
- Misunderstandings from others can be painful but focusing on your child’s needs is what matters most.
Mentioned in This Episode
PDA Society
Dr. Naomi Fisher webinars and resources
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