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My Way Om with RobynRobyn Interviews Author, Therapist and PDA Expert, Diane GouldIn this episode, Robyn and Diane chat about the nuances of neurodivergence; the nervous system, basic needs, safety and the PDA lens. Do you feel we are part of a society that embraces all neurotypes? Are we celebrating childhood and autonomy in developmentally appropriate ways? Whether you are an educator, parent, interested or interesting (!), tune in here for a more personal and nuanced episode inviting you into the brain and the PDA neurotype. Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in serving autistic individuals. As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America, she f...2025-07-1958 min
Able to CareTrauma, Autonomy, and Advocacy: Navigating PDA with Julia Daunt and Ruth FidlerIn this episode of the Able to Care Podcast, host Andy Baker sits down with Julia Daunt and Ruth Fidler, co-authors of Being Julia. Together, they explore the realities of living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), how it intersects with ADHD and psychotic episodes, and the challenges of navigating life with this often misunderstood condition.
Julia shares her personal journey from childhood to adulthood, discussing the obstacles she faced and the strategies that helped her thrive. Ruth, an education consultant with over 30 years of experience, provides insight into the development of the book and the importance of...2025-04-011h 00
Special Ed on Special EdUnderstanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Diane GouldStay tuned for the transcript, which will be available shortly after publication on SpecialEd.fm. Host: Dana Jonson Guest: Diane Gould Guest Title and Bio: Diane Gould is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience working with neurodivergent children, adults, and their families. She founded PDA North America, an organization dedicated to supporting families and professionals navigating this unique autism profile. Diane is also the co-author of the groundbreaking book, Navigating PDA in America, which adapts international knowledge of PDA to the unique challenges faced by families in the United States. Her work focuses on cr...2025-02-0342 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenNavigating 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...2025-01-0945 min
The Empowered Parent with Dana BaltutisEpisode 47: Ruth Fidler (Educational Consultant) - Fostering Acceptance and Flexibility in EducationSend us a textRenowned educational consultant Ruth Fidler joins us to unravel the complex world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and its profound impact on educational settings. Through Ruth's journey and her deep connection with children who develop differently, we gain insights into the unique challenges faced by individuals with PDA, rooted in autism. Discover how hypersensitivity to demands can lead to avoidance of everyday tasks and explore the emotional undercurrents that affect these children. With increasing awareness in countries like Australia, Ruth's expertise provides a valuable lens for understanding and supporting children with PDA and...2024-12-041h 02
AASR LiveAll Our Instincts About Behavior Are WrongPlease join us for “All Our Instincts About Behavior Are Wrong” with Diane Gould.Diane Gould is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in serving autistic individuals. As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America, she founded the annual PDA North America conference held in Chicago which has changed the lives of hundreds of PDA families.Currently, Diane has a private practice in the suburbs of Chicago, where she serves neurodivergent children, adults, and their families. Over the last 40-plus years, she has worked for both private agencies and school systems. Diane was...2024-11-151h 14
Exploring Different BrainsNavigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331PDA expert and autism self-advocate Diane Gould, LCSW discusses Pervasive Demand Avoidance (previously known as Pathological Demand Avoidance).
Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in serving autistic individuals. As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America, she founded the annual PDA North America conference held in Chicago that has changed the lives of hundreds of PDA (pathological demand avoidance/persistent drive for autonomy) families. She co-authored the book Navigating PDA in America with Ruth Fidler which was published in June 2024. In April 2024, Diane was diagnosed as autistic.
Diane has a private practice in the suburbs...2024-10-2125 min
Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness PodcastEpisode 17 - Pathological Demand AvoidanceOn this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Diane Gould, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder & Executive Director of PDA North America, discusses an issue that impacts some autistic folks – Pathological Demand Avoidance – and how they can deal with this to experience more satisfying lives. Find out more about Diane and her organization here: https://pdanorthamerica.org/ Also, check out the book she co-authored with Ruth Fidler – Navigating PDA in America - here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1839972742?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_832ECT9B7BV1TW7147JG&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_d...2024-10-1824 min
Your Anxious Child"Navigating PDA In America" interview with Diane GouldPDA or Pathological Demand Avoidance, alternatively also called Persistent Demand for Autonomy is a topic that is getting increasing attention in the United States. Ruth Fidler and Diane Gould have just published Navigating PDA in America In this interview, I talk with Diane Gould, LISCW, who founded the PDA North America in 2020, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about this condition. PDA is viewed as a type of autism in which ordinary demands of everyday life are experienced as a threat and consequently fought against. In this interview, Ms Gould explains this complex...2024-10-0155 min
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...2024-09-2451 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...2024-09-2451 min
BaseballBiz On DeckLeague of Their Own - Merrie Fidler shares stories from the AAGPBLPhilip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women’s Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler’s thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Ha...2024-09-2337 min
Immerse Yourself In Your Ears To A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.Navigating PDA in America by Ruth Fidler, Diane Gould, Sarah C. Wayland - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23013to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Navigating PDA in America
Author: Ruth Fidler, Diane Gould, Sarah C. Wayland - foreword
Narrator: Katherine Fenton
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 06-21-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Children's Health
Publisher's Summary:
Although Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) has been a recognized autistic profile in the UK for some time, awareness is still growing in America. When parents first learn about it they talk about having a lightbulb moment of understanding their child better. Many described how, having found traditional parenting and behavioral techniques made...2024-06-216h 19Grab An Unforgettable Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Navigating PDA in America by Ruth Fidler, Diane Gould, Sarah C. Wayland - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23013to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Navigating PDA in America
Author: Ruth Fidler, Diane Gould, Sarah C. Wayland - foreword
Narrator: Katherine Fenton
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 06-21-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Children's Health
Publisher's Summary:
Although Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) has been a recognized autistic profile in the UK for some time, awareness is still growing in America. When parents first learn about it they talk about having a lightbulb moment of understanding their child better. Many described how, having found traditional parenting and behavioral techniques made...2024-06-216h 19
AASR LiveNavigating PDA in America: An Interview with Diane Gould about Her New BookPlease join us for “Navigating PDA in America: An Interview with Diane Gould about Her New Book”Diane Gould is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in serving autistic individuals. As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America, she founded the annual PDA North America conference held in Chicago which has changed the lives of hundreds of PDA families.Currently, Diane has a private practice in the suburbs of Chicago, where she serves neurodivergent children, adults, and their families. Over the last 40-plus years, she has worked for both private agencies and scho...2024-06-211h 23
SEND Parenting PodcastEP 65: PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Parenting with Tina MacGillivrayEpisode 65This week we are joined by Tina MacGillivray, known as @thepdaparent on instagram and a beacon of resilience and knowledge in parenting. This week we talk to her about the journey of parenting her son with 48 XXYY syndrome, autism, Tourette's, and PDA.This is a heartbreaking yet inspiring episode which tells the story of a parent who has realised that the support she needs just isn't there, and has taken matters into her own hand - an experience help with so many others in this community. We talk PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), about being...2024-03-1959 min
SEND Parenting PodcastEP 63: School Attendance Challenges with Chrissa WadlowEpisode 63Join us this week as I am once more talking with the fantastic Chrissa Wadlow from Sunshine Support as we unravel the complexities of school attendance for neurodivergent children. From personal trauma to sensory overload, we analyse the reasons behind school avoidance and the essential trust between parents and children that must be preserved to prevent long-term psychological harm. We delve deep into the education system's outdated punitive measures surrounding attendance and the harsh interpersonal and societal impact on families they penalise. We also remind parents of key legal protections for their c...2024-03-0545 min
AASR LiveLearn about the 5th Annual PDA North America Conference with Diane GouldLearn about the 5th Annual PDA North America Conference with Diane Gould.Join us to learn more about the 5th annual PDA North America Conference on March 6 & 7 (virtual), and March 7 & 8 (in person). The event will include some incredible experts, including keynote speaker – Linda K. Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP and author of Declarative Language Handbook and Co-Regulation Handbook. Other experts & speakers include Diane Gould, Founder of PDA North America, Ruth Fidler, Education Consultant and author; Sally Cat, author of PDA by PDAers, Brook Madera of No Pressure PDA; Zach Morris, Education Consultant for PDAers; Sandra McConnell, PDA Certified Trainer & Pa...2024-02-1042 min
The Team Teach PodcastSupporting Children with PDAClare is joined by Lynn McCann, an autism, ADHD, and PDA specialist teacher to discuss supporting children with a demand-avoidant profile.Lynn has published 5 books and particularly enjoys working with young people to enable their voices to be heard in their educational support. Lynn delivers training to a wide range of settings, including schools, charities and parent groups. Lynn's new book is called, 'All about Autism' and are available to buy www.routledge.co.ukIn this episode, Lynn explains what Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) means and how this might show in a...2023-10-2024 min
School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma ShackletonESSENTIALS: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Ruth FidlerWorking with pupils who refuse, engage in task avoidance or endless negotiation in class? Then it may be your pupil is affected by PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) - which is a form of autism.In this essentials episode, Ruth Fidler explains what drives the behaviour of pupils with PDA - and how using traditional autism-friendly strategies might actually be counter-productive.Important links:Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education ProfessionalsUnderstanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in ChildrenGet our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport...2023-03-3012 min
Square Peg Round WholePDA and CPS with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam KirbyIn this episode Lou discussed PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby. What is PDA? Is it a real diagnosis? Comparing PDA to ODD. Helping families to access the right support if they suspect PDA in their child or have had a recent diagnosis. The discussion then moves to Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) and how this model works for PDAers, how educators are benefiting from CPS in schools when working with PDA students as well as the upcoming visit to WA by Dr Ross Greene!Please sign and share this petition to bring...2023-03-201h 00
PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined AdvocateEpisode 5 - Books!This time I wanted to combine the podcast with a love of mine, books. The books presented in this episode look at PDA from varied persepctives, and are also aimed at a variety of audiences. So, whether you are looking for a way to see PDA through the lens of a PDAer, understand it as a parent or teacher, or provide understanding of PDA to a child, I have something for you. I would like to point out that I am not affiliated with any of the authors, and am not receiving any commissions from promoting their work. I mere...2021-07-1122 min
Toot Hill Library PodcastChannel Charity Swim with Helen Timmins (EP 88)In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview Helen Timmins who is a classroom assistant at Toot Hill School. Helen is gearing up to do a charity swim across the Channel next week! She talks us through the training and her love of open water swimming.Helen is swimming the Channel to raise money for the Hub at Toot Hill School. The Hub is an area where students with mental health issues can go to talk and relax. It's a small area in our vast school so any money raised would be put to great use and improve...2021-06-1015 minSchool Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma ShackletonTeaching Strategies for Pathological Demand Avoidance with Ruth FidlerTeaching pupils with PDA (pathological demand avoidance) can be draining and frustrating. The key to success is understanding what's driving your student's resistance to demands.In this episode, we interview Ruth Fidler, expert and author on the subject of PDA. She reveals the best way of supporting children with PDA in the classroom - and explains what kinds of strategies are effective (and what to avoid).Important links:Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education ProfessionalsUnderstanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in ChildrenGet our...2021-04-2630 min