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PDA Society PodcastPANS and PANDAS explainedIn this episode, the PDA Society begins a clear and accessible exploration of PANS and PANDAS, conditions that can cause sudden and significant changes in a child or young person’s behaviour, emotional wellbeing and functioning.Although not linked with PDA, some of the presenting characteristics can be similar, making diagnosis and treatment difficult.The conversation focuses on what PANS and PANDAS are, how they may present, and why they are often misunderstood or missed. Listeners are guided through common signs, including rapid onset anxiety, changes in behaviour, emotional distress and difficulties with everyday activities. Th...
2026-02-1224 min
Attuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsAutism Spectrum & PDA Parenting: Supporting Sensory Needs, Safety, and Wellbeing through OT (Occupational Therapy)This episode explores PDA (pathological demand avoidance) and PDA strategies for low demand parenting within children on the Autism Spectrum and within other neurodivergence, through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, focusing on foundations built by paediatric occupational therapy (OT), co-regulation, and DIR Floortime. Learn how the parent–therapist relationship supports the child’s nervous system, and the parent's nervous system, long-term wellbeing, and everyday functioning. We move from rigid, outcome-focused strategies to flexible, relationship-driven care that honors each child’s unique profile and the familys' thriving as a whole.GuestRachel Gebers, Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Instagram: Growin...
2026-02-1058 min
PDA Society PodcastDistressed Behaviours - a PDAers PerspectiveIn this episode, Rachel from the PDA Society speaks with Julia Daunt, an adult PDAer, author and trainer, about the experience and meaning of distressed behaviours.Drawing on her personal insight and professional experience, Julia explains what distressed behaviours look and feel like from the inside. She discusses the difference between being in control and feeling overwhelmed, and how anxiety, sensory sensitivities and unmet needs can lead to behaviours that are often misunderstood.Rachel and Julia explore how reframing distressed behaviours through empathy and understanding can support more positive responses from families, schools and professionals...
2026-02-0946 min
PDA Society PodcastUnlearning Authority: Parenting a PDA ChildIn this episode, PDA Society CEO Ed speaks with Suzanne McManus, an editorial leader and creative professional, who joins the podcast to share her personal experience as the parent of a PDA child.Suzanne reflects on the steep learning curve of parenting when traditional approaches don’t fit, and how she had to unlearn familiar ideas about authority, control and compliance. She discusses the shift from managing behaviour to understanding anxiety and autonomy, and how connection, trust and humour have become the foundations of her parenting.Through warmth and honesty, Suzanne offers reassurance to parents wh...
2026-02-051h 00Attuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsPDA Autism Parenting: Co-Regulation Explained with Low-Demand Parenting and Nervous-System SafetyIf you’ve tried “autism parenting” tips that aren’t moving the needle, this episode brings you back to your own nervous system as the missing piece. I share real examples of how to co-regulate through meltdowns and a four-step co-regulation framework—Pause, Observe, Connect, Support—that helps PDA and PDA autistic children move through meltdowns with safety and autonomy. Learn why nervous-system safety and low-demand parenting are the keys to long-term wellbeing.What you’ll hear in this episodeYour nervous system as your child’s most powerful co-regulator: why the parent’s regulation matters above all elseMirr...
2026-02-0320 min
PDA Society PodcastPuberty, Periods and PDAIn this episode, Rachel and guest Julia Daunt begin an open and thoughtful conversation about puberty and PDA, exploring how hormonal, physical and emotional changes can intensify anxiety and demand sensitivity during this stage of development.The discussion looks at how puberty can affect PDA profiles in ways that are often misunderstood or overlooked. Listeners are guided through common challenges including heightened emotional responses, sensory sensitivities, changes in body awareness and increasing demands around independence, social expectations and self-care.This first part focuses on building understanding. It highlights why puberty can feel particularly destabilising for...
2026-01-2934 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsPDA Parenting on the Autism Spectrum: Why Traditional Advice Fails and What Works InsteadStop traditional methods. Learn how Low Demand Parenting on the Autism Spectrum creates safety through a PDA Autism Parenting lens that actually works.If you’ve tried the rewards, the consequences, and the firm boundaries only to find yourself exhausted and overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We are throwing out the traditional rulebook and rebuilding your understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance around the nervous system.In this episode, we dive into:Why behavior-focused advice is often harmful to Autistic children.The tr...
2026-01-2715 min
PDA Society PodcastHighly Sensitive Nervous SystemsIn this episode, host Rachel is joined by Jenni Honeyben, a parenting coach with specialist experience in supporting families of PDA children. Together, they explore the idea of highly sensitive nervous systems - a trait particularly relevant to PDAers.Jenni shares how heightened sensitivity affects children’s ability to cope with everyday demands, why safety and regulation are so important, and what parents and carers can do to help. Through practical examples and compassionate insight, she explains how understanding nervous system responses can reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and create calmer family environments.Topics Covered: Wh...
2026-01-2245 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsPDA Parenting Strategies: Shifting from Power Struggles to Relational SafetyIf you’ve tried every strategy, consequence, or reward and nothing seems to help your child, the problem isn't that you haven't found the right technique. In this episode, we explore why traditional parenting fails for the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile and how shifting to a safety-led, low-demand approach changes everything.Episode Summary: Join Chantal Hewitt—AuDHD PDAer and parent—as she unpacks the essential move from "managing behavior" to "prioritizing the nervous system." We dive deep into the power of declarative language and why "safety-led parenting" is the opposite of being permiss...
2026-01-2023 min
PDA Society PodcastWhat Helps When School Feels Impossible for PDA learnersIn this episode, PDA Society CEO Ed speaks with Clare Truman, educator, author and PhD researcher, about the experiences of PDA learners for whom school feels overwhelming or impossible.Drawing on her extensive background in mainstream and specialist education, Clare shares compassionate, evidence-informed insights into why traditional school settings can be so challenging for PDA children and young people. She discusses how anxiety, sensory sensitivities and social expectations interact with the demand-avoidant profile, and how reframing behaviour through an understanding lens can transform outcomes.With warmth and clarity, Clare offers practical examples of what can...
2026-01-1541 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsWhy PDA Autistic Children Cope at School and Fall Apart at HomeIf your PDA autistic child copes at school but falls apart at home, this isn’t a failure — it’s a sign they finally feel safe.In this episode, I explore how masking in PDA and autistic children allows them to “hold it together” all day — and why that comes at such a high cost to their nervous system and wellbeing.If you’ve ever been told your child is “fine” at school while you’re holding the emotional aftermath at home, this conversation is for you. I unpack why many PDA autistic children cope in str...
2026-01-1316 min
PDA Society PodcastWhat support do SENDIASS services offer?In this ep, CEO Ed Archer sits down with Beth Silcox, a qualified counsellor and specialist in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) advice. With experience spanning therapeutic counselling, education, and family advocacy, Beth brings a powerful mix of professional knowledge and lived experience as a parent of neurodivergent children.Together, Ed and Beth explore the real-world challenges families face when navigating the SEND system – from understanding your child’s rights to finding the right kind of support. Beth breaks down the key services available to parents and carers, including local authority SENDIASS teams, and explains how fami...
2026-01-0843 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsPDA Parenting Explained: Why PDA Isn’t Behaviour, It’s a Nervous System ResponseIf PDA parenting feels harder than anything you were prepared for, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not failing.In this episode of the Attuned Spectrum Podcast, I explain why PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance, is not a behavioural issue — it is a nervous system response. For PDA autistic children, refusal, control, and what is often called “equalising behaviour” are survival strategies used to restore safety when demands feel overwhelming.I break down why traditional parenting advice so often backfires in PDA autism parenting, especially approaches based on compliance, rewards, consequences, or reason...
2026-01-0616 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsThe Secret to Attuned Parenting: A Roadmap for PDA SuccessIf parenting feels harder the more strategies you try, this episode gently explains why foundations—not fixes—are what truly support autistic and PDA children long term.This episode explores attuned parenting foundations for autistic and PDA children.In this final episode of the Attuned Parenting Foundations series, I’m not introducing anything new — instead, I’m helping you connect the dots.I walk you through why these foundations matter so deeply when you’re supporting an autistic or PDA child, and why even the most well-intentioned strategies fall apart when nervous syst...
2025-12-3009 min
PDA Society PodcastBreathwork and relaxation in times of stressAs a special bonus episode for the festive period, Dawn from Milestone Coaching joins us on the podcast to talk through relaxation and breathwork techniques to help you when times are stressful.We’ll also be releasing a ten-minute body scan meditation session on all our podcast platforms, as well as a Soundbath episode from Forgotten Forest, available for free to subscribers on our website. You can find more details here: PDA Podcasts - PDA SocietyAbout our guest:I’m Dawn, the coach and trainer at Milestone Training & Coaching Company. For me, there...
2025-12-2519 min
PDA Society Podcast10 Minute Body Scan MeditationAs a special bonus episode for the festive period, the PDA Society invites you to join us for 10 minutes to pause, rest and relax with our guided ten-minute meditation.We’ve also be released an episode on Relaxation and Breathwork all our podcast platforms, as well as a Soundbath episode from Forgotten Forest, available for free to subscribers on our website. You can find more details here: PDA Podcasts - PDA SocietyDisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed by guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of...
2025-12-2512 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsWhy PDA Meltdowns are not "Bad Behaviour"A connection-first look at sensory load, nervous system safety, and how altering and being aware of our sensory environments drastically affects how we support our PDA and Autistic children. In this episode of The Attuned Spectrum Podcast, I want to help you understand why sensory environments matter so much more than the behaviour you’re seeing — especially when you’re parenting an autistic or PDA child.This episode is Part 3 of a 4-part Attuned Parenting Foundations series, where I’m walking you through the core shifts that change everything when you move away from beha...
2025-12-2317 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsRoutine is the Enemy of PDA? How to Handle Sudden ChangesWhat happens when life breaks routine — especially in autistic and PDA families?In this episode of the Attuned Spectrum Podcast, I’m sharing a care-first reflection from an unexpected hospital stay and what it highlighted for me about nervous systems, routine disruption, and why returning to the foundations matters most on hard days.I talk honestly about what it feels like when overwhelm builds, when control is lost, and when you’re holding worry for your children — especially when one or more children are already in burnout or masking. This episode is about the invisible load par...
2025-12-1610 min
PDA Society PodcastPreparing for ChristmasIn this episode, Rachel and Sarah from the PDA Society begins a timely conversation about Christmas, and how the build-up can feel exciting, intense, and sometimes overwhelming for PDA children, young people, and their families.We explore why this season can bring extra demands, changes in routine, sensory overload and social expectations, all of which can increase anxiety for PDAers. We’ll talk through the early signs that Christmas is starting to feel “too much”, and how planning ahead with a low demand, relationship-led approach can help.This first part focuses on understanding what makes Christ...
2025-12-1135 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsSupporting Autistic & PDA Children Through Holiday Season BurnoutYour autistic or PDA child isn’t “acting out” — their nervous system is asking for safety, rest, and attuned support.In this episode of Attuned Spectrum, I explore why autistic and PDA burnout intensifies at the end of the year and what you can do right now to support your child through rising overwhelm, avoidance, shutdowns, and meltdowns. December creates a perfect storm: disrupted routines, sensory overload, rising social expectations, and the emotional intensity of the holiday season — all of which place enormous pressure on a neurodivergent nervous system.I walk you through the rea...
2025-12-0920 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsCo-Regulation for Autistic & PDA Parents: Essential Tips for Wellbeing & ConnectionIn this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation first, we can better co-regulate with our children.In this episode, I talk about:Why more tools often don’t create real change for autistic and PDA childrenThe importance...
2025-12-0232 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 36: Special Guests- Caryn Price & Georgina Benger: Authors of 'Olive's Day'Send us a textIn this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guests Caryn and Georgina, who share their insights on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and their experiences as educators and authors. They discuss the importance of understanding PDA, the impact of language and labels, and the need for autonomy in children. The conversation also delves into their books, 'Olive's Day' and 'Willow's Day', which aim to provide resources for families and educators to better support children with PDA. The guests emphasize the significance of compassion, inclusivity, and...
2025-12-021h 04
PDA Society PodcastPDA in Adulthood: Parenting When the System FailedIn this episode, PDA Society’s Rachel speaks with Paula Webb, the parent of an adult PDAer, about what happens when PDA goes unrecognised through childhood and beyond. Together they explore how the lack of understanding and support in earlier years can have lasting effects on both the individual and their family. Through honest and heartfelt conversation, Paula shares their family’s journey – from the confusion and distress of unmet needs to the eventual realisation that PDA lay at the heart of it all. They discuss how late understanding reshaped their relationship with their now-adult child, and the pro...
2025-11-2730 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsAttuned Parenting for Autistic & PDA Kids: Stop Collecting Strategies — Build These 3 FoundationsIf you’ve been collecting strategy after strategy and still feel stuck in meltdowns, shutdowns, or constant overwhelm, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because strategies only work when the right foundations are in place for your child’s nervous system — and for you.In this episode, I talk about:Why “more tools” often don’t create real change for autistic and PDA children.The three foundations I see underneath calmer, more connected homes.How nervous-system safety comes first — and why behaviour-first approaches are doing...
2025-11-2614 min
PDA Society PodcastAutistic PDA: Insights for the Criminal Justice SystemIn this episode, we hear from Dr Rachel Worthington, a forensic psychologist, chartered scientist and senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. Rachel has spent years working with autistic people in forensic settings and recently led two ground breaking studies into the experiences of autistic people with a PDA profile within the criminal justice system.Rachel shares why she carried out this research, what she discovered, and what changes are needed to make criminal justice environments safer and more supportive. We explore the barriers autistic PDAers face in courts, prisons, youth justice and forensic hospitals, as well as...
2025-11-2058 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsThe Shift That Calmed My PDA Child’s Meltdowns (When Nothing Else Worked)If you’ve been trying everything to support your PDA or Autistic child through meltdowns and nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually helps.In this episode, I share the single shift that changed everything in our home when it came to supporting my PDA autistic son. For years, I approached his meltdowns like a behaviour problem to fix. What I didn’t realise was that the strategies I was using were increasing his overwhelm, not reducing it.You’ll learn why PDA meltdowns are nervous-system panic
2025-11-1815 min
PDA Society PodcastPDA and Working for the PoliceIn this episode, our host, Rachel, speaks with Matt, a PDA adult working for the police, about navigating life and work through the lens of Pathological Demand Avoidance. From recognising his PDA traits later in life to finding strategies that make a demanding job sustainable, Matt shares what it’s really like balancing public service with a neurodivergent profile.With honesty, humour and insight, Matt reflects on the challenges of masking, managing authority, and meeting the expectations of both himself and others. He talks about the importance of self-awareness, the moments of burnout, and the adjustments that ha...
2025-11-131h 00Attuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsHelping Your Autistic Child Through Meltdowns: 6 Connection-First Strategies That WorkMeltdowns are not misbehaviour — they’re communication from an overwhelmed nervous system. In this episode, I walk you through what’s really happening beneath autistic meltdowns and how connection, not control, becomes the foundation for calming your child.You’ll learn why meltdowns are a sign of overload, not defiance, and how your own nervous system plays a critical role in helping your child return to safety. I’ll take you inside what’s happening in your child’s brain during dysregulation and share six gentle, practical shifts that reduce stress and support co-regulation...
2025-11-1111 min
PDA Society Podcast"How I realised I was PDA" - An interview with H Arlo-HarrisIn this episode, PDA Society CEO Ed speaks with H Arlo-Harris – teacher, trainer and PDA adult – about what life is really like when you’re PDA. From discovering PDA through a word cloud on our website, to navigating internal demands, sensory overwhelm and social communication, H takes us beyond labels and into lived experience.With warmth, humour and clarity, H shares how PDA impacts their daily life, relationships and work, and how they’ve shaped a life that allows them to thrive. Whether you’re PDA yourself, love someone who is, or work with PDAers, this conversation offers pra...
2025-10-3038 min
PDA Society PodcastManaging PDA in a mainstream classroomPodcast Show Notes – Managing PDA in a mainstream classroomIn this episode, host Rachel talks with guest speaker Kelly Evans about the challenges PDA children face in mainstream education. We explore why schools can be overwhelming, the importance of trust, how strong links between families and schools make a difference, and what adjustments can help PDA learners feel safe and supported.Kelly shares practical strategies around softening transitions, supporting unstructured times like playtime and lunchtime, and accommodating sensory needs in the classroom. Together, Rachel and Kelly discuss ways to promote engagement when children appear resistant to...
2025-10-1642 min
PDA Society PodcastPersonal Resilience When Caring for a PDAerIn this episode, Rachel Crutcher shares her experience of parenting a PDA child and how she has developed resilience along the way. We explore what resilience means, some of the research behind it, and the qualities that help it grow over time.Rachel talks about how she copes during particularly difficult moments, and how she has stayed resilient while navigating her child’s journey through healthcare and education.Deeper Dive Subscriber Episode For those who’d like to go further, Part 2, an exclusive “Deeper Dive” subscriber episode is available through our Training Hub. You can acce...
2025-10-0225 min
PDA Society PodcastPDA Society Podcast - TrailerWelcome to the PDA Society’s podcast, where we explore all things PDA to help make life easier for PDAers, their families, and everyone affected by demand avoidance. Research suggests PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is a profile of autism, meaning individuals share similar strengths and challenges. A key feature of PDA is extreme demand avoidance -finding it hard or impossible to complete everyday tasks, even those they want to do. PDAers often use social strategies to manage demands, form deep connections with safe people, and experience strong emotions. Join us as we dive into PDA together!If yo...
2025-09-1101 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 35: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 3}Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa engage in a deep conversation with Sarah Martin, a registered dietitian nutritionist, about the challenges of eating for individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the complexities of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). They explore the differences between selective eating and ARFID, the importance of responsive feeding therapy, and how to build positive relationships around food. The discussion emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to nutrition and the significance of autonomy and safety in feeding practices. "The information provided is for educational purposes only a...
2025-08-251h 39
Regulated & RelationalEp 100: Exploring PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)In this enlightening episode, Ginger Healy and Julie Beem sit down with Diane Gould, LCSW, and leading voice in the PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) movement in North America. As co-author of Navigating PDA in America and Founder of PDA North America, Diane shares her deep expertise and personal journey—including her recent autism diagnosis—to help unpack the complexities of this misunderstood profile of autism.Together, we explore what PDA is, how it differs from traditional views of autism and oppositional behavior, and why recognizing it matters so much. From practical strategies to systemic change, this episode is a...
2025-08-1352 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism Tips5 Signs of Autistic Burnout in Children (and How to Support Recovery)Has your child suddenly lost skills, withdrawn, or become overwhelmed by things they used to handle easily? These may be early signs of autistic burnout — a real, often-misunderstood experience for Autistic and PDA children.In this episode, I break down what autistic burnout actually is, why it’s frequently mistaken for behavioural regression, and how you can support your child through recovery without adding more pressure to their already overloaded nervous system.You’ll learn the core signs to watch for, what burnout feels like from the inside, and the connection-first steps that help y...
2025-08-1220 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsAutism Advocacy: How to Get Support Without OverwhelmIf advocating for your Autistic or PDA child makes your heart race, your mind go blank, or leaves you unsure of what to say, this episode will give you a simple, empowering framework you can use in any conversation — from school meetings to family discussions.In this episode, I break down the four steps I use (and now teach) to help parents advocate with clarity, confidence and calm. You’ll learn how to guide professionals toward understanding your child’s needs, how to make requests that actually get implemented, and how to speak from your child’...
2025-08-1227 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism TipsStop Autism Meltdowns: 3 Steps to Support PDA TransitionsDo daily transitions leave your child dysregulated and your whole home overwhelmed? In this episode, I break down three connection-first steps that transform chaotic transitions into smoother, supported moments — while gently reducing overwhelm and the meltdowns that often follow.You’ll learn what Autistic and PDA children experience during transitions, why these moments can trigger anxiety or shutdown, and how to create “safety bridges” that help your child move from one activity to another with more confidence and less distress.✨ In this episode: • What Autistic & PDA nervous systems experience during transitions
2025-08-1225 minAttuned Spectrum: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Autism Tips3 Quiet Truths That Transform Parenting Autistic & PDA ChildrenIf you feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling to support your Autistic or PDA child, this episode will help you understand why — and show you what truly creates change (even when nothing else has worked).In this foundational episode, I share the three quiet truths that transformed our family from daily stress and shutdowns into deeper connection and clarity. You’ll learn why traditional behaviour-based approaches often make things harder for Autistic and PDA children, and how understanding your child’s nervous system can shift everything.We start with what matters...
2025-08-1221 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 34: Special Guests - Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles; Polaris AcademySend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles.Rachel and Brad are from Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to empowering neurodiverse children.Find out more about Polaris Academy: www.polarisacademy.orgConnect with Rachel: rachel@polarisacademy.org Connect with Brad: brad@polarisacademy.orgWe offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few laughs!)Journeys With PDA (Heather & Kerissa) and any special guests cannot diagnose or prescribe treatments. All information is for educational p...
2025-07-131h 05
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 33: Special Guest - Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBASend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA. Rachel Crupi is the Director of Behavior Services at Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to empowering neurodiverse children.Find out more about Polaris Academy: www.polarisacademy.orgConnect with Rachel: rachel@polarisacademy.orgWe offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few laughs!)Journeys With PDA (Heather & Kerissa) and any special guests cannot diagnose or prescribe treatments. All information is for educational purposes.
2025-07-021h 00
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 32: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 2}Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa continue their discussion on nutrition and eating challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). They are joined by dietitian Sarah Martin, who shares her insights on the complexities of feeding neurodivergent children, the importance of autonomy in eating, and practical strategies for parents. The conversation emphasizes breaking away from traditional food norms, understanding sensory issues, and creating a supportive environment for healthy eating habits."The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical...
2025-06-051h 37
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 31: Special Guest- Leah McDermott: Unschooling & Bridge AcademySend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Leah McDermott.Leah is a former teacher turned radical unschooling advocate, owner and author at Your Natural Learner, and founder and head of school at Bridge Academy.Connect with Leah on Facebook and Instagram @yournaturallearnerLearn more about Bridge Academy at https://bridgeacademy.us/Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include...
2025-05-141h 01
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 30: Special Guest- Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 1}Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Sarah Martin, RDN Sarah Martin, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist dedicated to educating and empowering neurodivergent individuals and families to nourish their relationships with food and eating. A late-diagnosed AuDHD PDAer and parent of 3 neurodivergent children, Sarah is in the startup process for her company, Kindred Noodle, to provide neurodivergent-affirming nutrition education and support for her community. She completed PDA North America's Level 1 and Level 2 trainings in PDA and brings a unique understanding of PDA to her work. Connect with Sa...
2025-04-201h 22
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 29: Special Guest- Steph Curtis: PDA in the FamilySend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Steph Curtis, author of "PDA in the Family: Life After the Lightbulb Moment," and the blog Steph's Two Girls.You can find more information about Steph Curtis at www.stephstwogirls.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephstwogirlsJoin Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, depression...
2025-03-1657 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 28: Special Guest: JD Barker- New York Times and International Best Selling AuthorSend us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with New York Times and International Best Selling Author JD Barker about late diagnosis and being an autistic author.You can find more information about JD Barker at: https://jdbarker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarkerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdbarker_author?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes...
2025-02-2450 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastSeason 3 Episode 27: Neurodivergent Accommodations, Adjustments & SupportsSend us a textIn our Season 3 Kick-Off, Heather & Kerissa chat about accommodations. Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and suicidal ideation.) All listeners need to be aware of their own emotional well-being and ability to engage in such topics.We offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few laughs!)Journeys With PDA (Heather & Ke...
2025-02-111h 12
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 26: Season 2 Wrap Up!Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa reflect and chat on Season 2 of our Coffee Chat Podcast.Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and suicidal ideation.) All listeners need to be aware of their own emotional well-being and ability to engage in such topics.We offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few l...
2024-11-231h 05
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 25: Autism As A Dynamic DisabilitySend us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat about recognizing autism as a dynamic disability. This means that autistics abilities and challenges can change and evolve, influenced by personal, social, and environmental factors. Autism, when seen as dynamic, allows for a more holistic understanding of the individual's experiences.Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma...
2024-10-271h 12
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 405: Navigating PDA in America, with Diane Gould and Ruth FidlerIn today’s conversation, I’m diving into the much-anticipated book Navigating PDA in America with the co-authors and thought leaders in the PDA space, Diane Gould and Ruth Fidler. We've touched on PDA in past episodes, but I learned so much from this book, and I’m excited to share it with you because PDA is a diagnosis bringing a lot of clarity and relief to families. As it gains traction in the neurodivergence space, the more we know, the better we can support PDAers in our communities. In this episode, we talk about the nuances of the PDA pr...
2024-09-2447 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 405: Navigating PDA in America, with Diane Gould and Ruth FidlerIn today’s conversation, I’m diving into the much-anticipated book Navigating PDA in America with the co-authors and thought leaders in the PDA space, Diane Gould and Ruth Fidler. We've touched on PDA in past episodes, but I learned so much from this book, and I’m excited to share it with you because PDA is a diagnosis bringing a lot of clarity and relief to families. As it gains traction in the neurodivergence space, the more we know, the better we can support PDAers in our communities. In this episode, we talk about the nuances of the PDA pr...
2024-09-2447 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 24: Special Guest: Vinnie Stars- The Adult PDA Experience; Leveling (Part 2)Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa continue our chat with Vinnie Stars about the adult experience of PDA, which includes a fantastic explanation and discussion of "Leveling."Vinnie is a white queer Autistic / ADHD PDA, vision & hearing impaired survivor, speaker, coach and consultantwho channels positive Autistic / Neurodivergent Identity by creating Liberatory Processing Spaces through their business Square Peg; Round Souls.After 30 years "trying to make it on Broadway" and 20 years in therapy as a distressed unidentified PDA'er, a theatre colleague identified her Autistic way of being in...
2024-09-021h 06
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 23: Special Guest: Vinnie Stars- The Adult PDA Experience (Part 1)Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Vinnie Stars about the adult experience of PDA.Vinnie is a white queer Autistic / ADHD PDA, vision & hearing impaired survivor, speaker, coach and consultantwho channels positive Autistic / Neurodivergent Identity by creating Liberatory Processing Spaces through their business Square Peg; Round Souls.After 30 years "trying to make it on Broadway" and 20 years in therapy as a distressed unidentified PDA'er, a theatre colleague identified her Autistic way of being in the world.She founded Team TLC NYC and was...
2024-08-2747 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 22: The Double Empathy ProblemSend us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat about an interesting phenomenon known as The Double Empathy Problem. The Double Empathy Problem suggests that when people with very different experiences interact, they will struggle to empathize with each other. This creates misunderstandings between Neurodivergents and Neurotypicals that range from comical to traumatic. Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, d...
2024-07-2952 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 21: Special Guest: Clare Truman - PDA & EducationSend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Clare Truman. Clare Truman is an education consultant, author, PhD student, and big sister to an autistic young man. She specializes in supporting PDA children and young people to access education.She is the author of ‘The Teacher’s Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Essential Strategies for the Classroom’ published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2021, and is currently completing a PhD exploring the educational experiences of PDA children and young people.Clare has taught in mainstream schools, specialist schools, and alt...
2024-07-1447 min
Unschooling With PDA07. Fatherhood and PDA: Ben's JourneyRose chats to Ben, a father of three boys diagnosed with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This episode offers a heartfelt and insightful look into parenting children with PDA and the continuous process of learning and adapting, from a dad's perspective.Ben's Instagram: @daddydinosaurpda Ben shares his family's experiences, the challenges they face, and their journey of discovering PDA. He discusses their parenting style, including transitioning to low demand parenting, and the struggles and rewards that come with it. Ben also talks about his efforts to raise awareness for PDA through running...
2024-06-2635 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 20: Special Guest: Donna Henderson- Is This Autism?Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Donna Henderson about digging deeper into the characteristics of autism that may be missed by traditional assessments.Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over 30 years. She is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals, particularly those who camouflage, and she is co-author (with Drs. Sarah Wayland and Jamell White) of two books: "Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else" and "Is This Autism? A companion guide for diagnosing". Dr. Henderson’s professional home is The...
2024-06-1555 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 19: Special Guest: Robyn Gobbel- Big, Baffling BehaviorsSend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Robin Goebel, a former therapist and play therapist, about supporting children with big baffling behaviors and vulnerable nervous systems. Robin discusses her shift from focusing solely on trauma to a broader understanding of neurodivergent minds and the impact of the autonomic nervous system on behavior. She emphasizes the importance of understanding behavior as a response to safety or lack thereof, and the need to support the nervous system rather than trying to control or change behavior. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by...
2024-05-231h 09
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 18: Special Guest: Sunita Theiss- PDA Flow & DownshiftingSend us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with special guest Sunita Theiss.Sunita shares her journey as a mother of neurodivergent children and her own neurodivergent identity. She discusses the process of realizing her family's neurodivergence and the freedom it brought. Sunita also talks about the challenges and joys of raising children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the decision to homeschool. She shares her experience of transitioning to part-time work and the financial considerations that come with it. Sunita emphasizes the importance of letting go of societal expectations and finding what works...
2024-04-1750 min
Unschooling With PDA03. Our Autism Diagnosis & PDA Discovery Journey*Content advisory: Birth and breastfeeding are discussed in the first 5 minutes* Rose shares the first signs of autism she saw in her baby son, and the trauma he went through that she thinks may have caused his PDA; the steps she had to take to be taken seriously on the NHS autism assessment pathway; and finally the diagnosis and support she was offered. In the second half there is also a mention of DLA and the application process for that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1331 min
Calm the Chaos ParentingUnraveling PDA: A Conversation with Steph CurtisParents who find themselves on the path of raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), the journey can often feel like navigating uncharted territory. PDA, a profile within the autism spectrum, involves a child’s intense need to avoid everyday demands and expectations due to anxiety, not willfulness. This episode sheds light on the complexities of PDA, offering a beacon of understanding and support.Joining us in this enlightening conversation is Steph Curtis, author and parent who has navigated the world of PDA with her daughter, Sasha. Steph brings us into her world, sharing the initial st...
2024-04-0238 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 17: All About Autistic InertiaSend us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa discuss the concept of autistic inertia and its impact on PDA individuals and autistic people. Autistic inertia refers to the tendency to remain at rest or keep moving in a constant direction, and it plays a significant role in transitions and task-switching. The discussion explores the frustration and discomfort experienced when interrupted during a flow state. The importance of understanding and respecting inertia is emphasized, along with the need for compassion, empathy, and patience in supporting PDA individuals and autistic people. This conversation explores the concept of autistic i...
2024-03-3058 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 16: Special Guest: Lisa Baskin Wright; Neurodiversity Affirming IEPsSend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Lisa Baskin Wright (IEP Coach) about Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs. Lisa discusses her journey and experiences in supporting families with PDA learners. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and humanizing the child in the IEP process. Lisa also highlights the challenges faced by parents and the need for a common understanding with the school team. She shares examples of advocating for fair and appropriate education for PDA learners, including the establishment of alternative locations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on involving the child in the I...
2024-02-241h 05
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 15: Season 2 kick off- Autistic BurnoutSend us a textWelcome back! In this episode, Heather & Kerissa kick off season 2 of the podcast discussing the topic of autistic burnout. They define autistic burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate support. They explore the common characteristics of autistic burnout, such as difficulty with executive functioning, increased intensity of autistic traits, chronic exhaustion, reduced tolerance to stress, confusion, and social withdrawal. They also discuss the causes of autistic burnout, including the energy expended by autistic individuals to exist in a neurotypical...
2024-02-1048 minUnschooling With PDAThe difference between PDA vs "vanilla" demand avoidance; unschooling basics and why it works well for PDAersRose introduces the podcast and why the concept became "unschooling with PDA". What's the difference between PDA and demand avoidance in autism and ADHD? Discussing the essence of unschooling and why Rose thinks it's the best way for her son and most other younger PDAers.PDA Society website: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/* Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It does not claim to be official medical advice of any kind. Please speak to your paediatrician if you need advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-12-2124 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 14: Season 1 Wrap Up!Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa reminisce and chat about each episode from Season 1. We had such a fantastic first season! We learned so much from our amazing guests! We are so excited about Season 2 coming February '24!!Season 1Episode 1: Who We AreEpisode 2: PDA: What it is & Why we careEpisode 3: PDA vs. autistic avoidanceEpisode 4: Amanda Diekman, Low-Demand ParentingEpisode 5: No - We aren't all a little autistic
2023-12-021h 44
Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for ParentsUnderstanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: Accommodating PDA Needs with Expert Casey EhrlichWhat'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!In this episode, Laura Petix interviews Casey Ehrlich, a social scientist and expert in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey shares her personal story of discovering her son's PDA diagnosis and journey to understanding. She discusses PDA as a dysregulated nervous system perceiving threats to autonomy. Casey provides 5 key accommodation strategies for supporting PDA needs, including letting kids win games, using declarative language, strewing for engagement, letting go of demands for "please" and "thank you", and allowing kids to opt out. Laura asks challenging questions and Casey explains...
2023-11-131h 07
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 13: Special Guest: Tricia Wagner, LCPC- Understanding Suicide and Suicidal IdeationSend us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Tricia Wagner, LCPC and director of Outpatient Services at Shodair Children's Hospital.We have an open conversation about understanding suicidal thoughts vs. suicidal ideation. Ways to support a child experiencing suicidal ideation. We talk about how to have a conversation with your child about what they are feeling. We also discuss the importance of having a safety plan and steps to take to create one.*This episode could be challenging to hear as we dig deep into the subject of suicide. We...
2023-11-111h 01
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 12: Special Guest: Dr. Jena Foreman, Clinical Pharmacist (Part 2)Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with Jena Foreman, Clinical Pharmacist. This is part 2 of the conversation with Jena. They all continue their conversation about prescription medications. We talk about all things medications. We ask the questions you are too afraid to ask. We get the answers parents need for making tough decisions surrounding medications. *This conversation is for information and educational purposes only. We can not prescribe any treatments or medications. Make sure to contact your medical provider for questions on whether a medication is appropriate for you or your...
2023-11-041h 17
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 11: Special Guest: Suzanne Gunn- The Weight of Parental ShameSend us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with their friend and sleep specialist Suzanne Gunn. Suzanne is the mother of 2 neurodivergent children, both PDAers. She is also a Neurodivergent Sleep Specialist. You can learn more about her at The Motherload Neurodivergent Family Sleep. (https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpda) We will be chatting about the weight of parental shame that neurodivergent parents experience. Parenting doesn't always go like we hope. Meeting the needs of our children can be challenging. No matter how hard we try there will always be areas that dont end...
2023-10-2845 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 10: Special Guest: Dr. Jena Foreman, Clinical Pharmacist (Part 1)Send us a textIn this episode Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Jena Foreman all about medications. We ask all the questions you are afraid to ask. We talk about how medications are metabolized, dosed and med classifications. This information is for informational and educational purpose. We are in no way prescribing or even recommending medications.The intent is to equip everyone with a deeper understanding of medications so that they can ask their medical provider more informed questions.Dr. Jena Foreman is a clinical pharmacist, wife, and mother to a...
2023-09-1955 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 9: Special Guest: Suzanne Gunn, The Motherload Sleep ND- Sleep & PDA (Part 2)Send us a textThis episode is Part 2 of Sleep & PDA . Heather & Kerissa chat again with Suzanne Gunn from The Motherload Neurodivergent Family Sleep. (https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpda)Suzanne is is a Certified Infant & Family Sleep Specialist. She is neurodivergent and parent of a PDAer.Sleep can be a challenge for neurodivergent brains! Ever wonder why you wake up at the same time in the middle of the might? Does your teenager stay up all night? Suzanne share the science behind sleeping. Join us as we share from an aut...
2023-08-2944 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 8: Special Guest: Suzanne Gunn, Sleep Specialist- PDA & Neurodivergent Sleep (Part 1)Send us a textIn this episode Heather & Kerissa chat with Suzanne Gunn from The Motherload Neurodivergent Family Sleep. (https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpda)Suzanne is is a Certified Infant & Family Sleep Specialist. She is neurodivergent and parent of a PDAer. We chat all about SLEEP! Suzanne share the science behind sleeping and the the challenges that arise for neurodivergent people. We all share the challenges we have face as parents and all the "tips & tricks" that failed us. We talk about how we support our PDAer by breaking free of the traditional expectations!
2023-08-051h 12
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 7: Special Guest: Michelle Graves- All Things PDA & Autistic BurnoutSend us a textIn this episode Heather & Kerissa have special guest Michelle Graves from Homebody Michelle. You can connect with Michelle on Instagram at: @homebodymichelleg (https://www.instagram.com/homebodymichelleg/?hl=en)Michelle is PDA and mother of 4 PDA children. She shares of her experience of supporting her family to a more peaceful and happy place. We also discuss autistic burnout. What it can look like, what healing looks like and some of the ways to support your kids as they walk through the difficult season of autistic burnout.More information o...
2023-07-0949 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 6: Special Guest: Laura Kerbey- Special InterestsSend us a textIn this episode Heather & Kerissa are joined by Laura Kerbey from PAST (Positive Assessments Support & Training)https://p-ast.co.uk/Laura's new book is The Educator's Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance.*Trigger Warning: In this episode we are talking about special interests which include subjects that may not be suitable for everyone. These topics include true crime, serial killers and public disasters such as 9/11.Heather, Kerissa & Laura talk all about special interests also known as monotropism. Here is the resource we used to discuss monotropism. https://w...
2023-06-2453 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 5: No- We Aren't All A Little AutisticSend us a textIn this episode Heather & Kerissa discuss the diagnostic criteria of autism. We dig deep into the autistic experience. Explain and give real life examples of autistic characteristics. We use our lived experience plus diagnostic criteria to explain that a person cannot be "a little autistic" and that everyone is not "a little autistic".Heather & Kerissa cannot diagnose anyone. This is for informational purpose and to help bring a deeper understanding of autism and the autistic experience.In this episode they do not discuss characteristics found to make up the Pathological...
2023-06-101h 16
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 4: Special Guest Amanda Diekman: Low-Demand Parenting -Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)Send us a textHeather & Kerissa chat with special guest Amanda Diekman author of the soon to be released book "Low-Demand Parenting". Amanda shares about her family's journey through Pathological Demand Avoidance, autistic burnout, crisis and the path they took to find peace and healing.Amanda is a coach and has many helpful courses and resources to support parents.Visit her website: https://www.amandadiekman.com/Take her quiz, Why is it all so hard? https://www.amandadiekman.com/quizPre-order her book: Low-Demand Parenting https://www.amandadiekman.com/book...
2023-05-2747 min
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 3: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Vs. Autistic Avoidance- What's the Difference?Send us a textIn a world full of demands, tasks, obligations and busy schedules, we all find ourselves avoiding something. As humans, we avoid and procrastinate. In this episode, Heather & Kerissa talk about the difference in the kind of avoidance that comes along with being autistic and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The root cause of avoidance plays a big part in supporting and processing through it.Join us as we have in-depth and real discussions around PDA and the autistic experience. We share from an authentic and real perspective. We offer co...
2023-05-1352 minJourneys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 2: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)- What it is & Why we care!Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa go into detail about what Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile is. They discuss the characteristics and how PDA can present. Heather & Kerissa also share why PDA is such an important subject to them.Join us as we have in-depth and real discussions around PDA and the autistic experience. We share from an authentic and real perspective. We offer connection, community and co-regulation. (And a few laughs!) To learn more about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile visit our website at journeyswithpda.com...
2023-04-2953 minJourneys With PDA Coffee Chat PodcastEP 1: Who We Are- An IntroductionSend us a textWho We Are- An IntroductionWelcome to our first episode of Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast.In this episode, you will get to meet Heather Jessup and Kerissa Lyman.They share about themselves, talk about their own neurodivergence and what brought them on to the journey of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile.They share their stories from an authentic and real perspective. They offer truth and honesty. No glossing over the truth of the challenges that come with being neurodivergent and parenting neurodivergent kids.
2023-04-0742 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 307: Eliza Fricker Talks Parenting a Child with PDAOn today’s episode I’m talking to Eliza Fricker about PDA or pathological demand avoidance – and in fact I know many people interpret PDA as persistent desire for autonomy. I’ve done a few episodes on PDA before but never from a parent’s perspective so after reading Eliza’s book, The Family Experience of PDA, I knew I wanted to share her perspective with the Tilt community. During this episode, we talked about how demand avoidance is more extreme in a child with a PDA profile vs. the inflexibility and rigidity we might see in other neurodivergent kids, what E...
2022-10-1837 min
PDA Society PodcastPDA & school avoidance with James15 year old James shares his thoughts on why school is difficult for young people with a PDA profile. He openly talks about his experience of school and the daily challenges around demands, masking, sensory difficulties, school avoidance, friendships and transitions. He also offers some possible solutions and tips for teachers, and shares some coping strategies that have helped him along the way.
A transcript of the episode is also available here: PDA & school avoidance podcast with James
More about James' experience of PDA is available on our website, including:
PDA & masking with James...
2021-08-2324 min
PDA Society PodcastPDA best practice – the professional voiceProfessionals from a range of backgrounds explain why they feel it's important to identify PDA and share their tips for best practice. This audio is taken from a video we created in May 2021 sharing best practice about PDA for professionals from all sectors including healthcare, education, social care, the law, therapists, counsellors, advocates and policy makers.
For further information about PDA, please visit our website: www.pdasociety.org.uk
More examples of PDA best practice can also be found on our 'Working with PDA' pages.
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), a profile on the...
2021-06-0423 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 18 - Klinik Asmara ft. Podcast PojokanKali ini kediaman Ditta dan Andre kedatangan tamu dari Podcast Pojokan, Buluk dengan baik hatinya membawa Hap yang sedang dilanda masalah asmara ke hadapan Ditta dan Andre untuk dibantu dicarikan solusi dan dicaci maki. Tapi apa tips dari mereka ini berguna untuk Hap? Mari kita dengar di PDA, Podcast Ditta Andre!
2021-02-0327 min
Performance Driven Athlete6 Months for the Ride of Your LifeThe PDA boys interview Greg Taylor about his upcoming adventure where he will bike 11,500 miles which takes him all the way across this great United States of America. Check out all of his links with all the social media for USA Cancer Cycle and be ready for when his journey starts on February 20, 2021.
2021-02-011h 16
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 17 - Dengarkan Curhatku #1PDA sekarang punya segmen baru! Bacain curhat kalian para pendengar, dan sambil sok jadi pakar —canda pakar. Siapa tau ini giliran kalian yang dibacain curhatnya
2021-01-3019 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 15 - Ayah BundaPasti pernah dong punya panggilan sayang sama pasangan? Dari yang gemes sampai yang cringeeeee banget kalau inget, tapi kenapa sih panggilan-panggilan itu bisa tercipta? Denger cerita dan anabel- analisa gembel, dari Ditta dan Andre hanya di PDA
2021-01-1315 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 14 - Bualan Mantan (Ft. Panji "Thepan")PDA is baaacck!!
Setelah digosipkan putus, ternyata Ditta dan Aaaandre sedang mempersiapkan season 2 PDA dengan tambahan formasi baru, kali ini mereka bertiga bakal ngomongin pengalaman unbelieveable sama mantan-mantannya. Dari mulai ditipu profil picture sampai bikin dipecat, hanya di PDA, P̶a̶n̶j̶i̶ Podcast Ditta Aaaandre
2021-01-0132 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 13 - Tiket ParkirBerantem paling konyol menurut Ditta itu pas ribut nyari tiket parkir, tapi Andre mana relateeee, berantem-berantem apalagi sih yang suka terjadi antara pasangan? Terus kalau udah ribut gini siapa yang minta maaf duluan? Dengerin cuma di PDA, Podcast Ditta Aaaaandre
2020-10-2015 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 10 - Friend With BebanMaraknya trend tentang punya temen rasa pacar ini kayaknya udah dari lama, pernah gak sih ngerasain punya hubungan spesial sama temen tapi juga engga punya status apa-apa? Terus kalau cemburu gimana dong? Tapi Andre enggak setuju nih sama konsep FWB, sementara Ditta malah suka. Kok gitu? Denger lengkapnya di PDA! Podcast Ditta Aaaandre!
2020-09-2217 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 9 - Cemburu Aja DuluSebel gak sih kalau pasangan atau gebetan cemburu padahal jelas-jelas kita ga ada apa-apa sama orang yang dia cemburuin??? Andre sama Ditta mau cerita soal pengalaman dan pandangan mereka soal cemburu. Hanya di PDA! Podcast Ditta Aaaaandre!
2020-09-1525 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 8 - Salah Kostum Bikin TantrumMau janjian kencan ehhh malah bingung mau pakai baju apa, duh takut salah kostum dan jadi tantrum selama ngedate! Mungkin tips dari Ditta dan Andre ini bisa bantu buat kamu punya pilihan baju saat kencan! Dengerin langsung di PDA, podcast ditta aaaandre!
2020-09-0121 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 7 - Lagu Cinta MeluluRasanya kalau momen percintaan pasti ada satu lagu yg ngingetin ke seseorang, kalau perlu sampai bikin satu playlist isinya tentang dia semua, sampai patah hati aja ada playlistnya, hayoo siapa yang gitu juga? Karena Andre dan Ditta juga punya nih pengalaman kaya gitu! Dengerin pengalaman mereka di PDA, Podcast Ditta Aaaandre!
2020-08-2525 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 6 - Pedekate Bersama Nikko IlhamPatah hati bukan akhir dunia, cuma ada hubungan yang selesai aja. Abis itu ngapain lagi dong? Sibuk meratapi nasib melihat dia sama yang baru atau udah bersiap pdkt sama orang baru? Kediaman PDA kali ini kedatangan Nikko Ilham yang berbagi ceritanya setelah berpisah dan bersiap menuju jalan baru, asik!
2020-08-1822 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 5 - Loyal Dirundung Rindu Bersama KhairinadiarLDR, kata orang LDR itu Lelah Disiksa Rindu karena ada bentangan jarak antara kamu dan pasangan, tapi menurut Irin sih engga kayak gitu "jarak ga ada apa-apanya kalau dia adalah segalanya", asik. Dengerin yuk cerita Irin tentang kisah LDRnya hanya di PDA, Podcast Ditta Andre!
2020-08-1122 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 4 - Kencan IdamanPernah gak sih ngebayangin punya kencan yang seru? Atau maunya kencan romantis? Ditta dan Andre mau sharing gimana sih kencan idaman mereka dan pengalaman kencan yang fail hanya di PDA, Podcast Ditta Aaaaandre!
2020-08-0419 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 3 - TerserahPaling sebel kalau udah nanya "mau makan di mana?" tapi jawabannya selalu "terserah", apa dipikir tidak bingung ya kami-kami ini??? Andre dan Ditta ada cerita nih tentang gimana pengalaman soal milih makan pas kencan, penuh problematika dan juga intrik. Ternyata ada sebuah filosofi anabel (analisa gembel) tentang itu! Hanya di PDA, Podcast Ditta Aaaaaaaandre!
2020-07-2823 min
PDA - Podcast Ditta AndreLakon 2 - Halo Passwordnya?Jatuh cinta itu bisa dari mana aja datangnya, misal dari suara, duh gemes banget ga sih momen telponan sama pacar atau gebetan tuh? Dengerin cerita Ditta dan Andre tentang pengalaman mereka soal telponan deh, siapa tahu kamu pernah juga kaya gitu. Hanya di PDA, Podcast Ditta Aaaaaandre!
2020-07-2121 min