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Ep. 16 - Toileting and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Season 1 Episode 16
In this episode on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Toileting, we discuss the impact that cumulative nervous system stress has on toileting, t…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 15 - Siblings and PDA
Season 1 Episode 15
In this episode, I tackle the complex and often difficult topic of managing siblings and a PDA child at the same time, as well as the impact on sibli…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 14 - Your "Secret" and "Inappropriate" Questions about PDA
Season 1 Episode 14
In this episode, I answer questions that parents submitted as "secret and inappropriate" about PDA. I answer as honestly and objectively as possible…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 13 - The Three Stages Parents of PDA Children and Teens Go Through
Season 1 Episode 13
This episode describes the three stages of the journey that parents of PDA children and teens go through on their path to peace. First, the "Doing Ev…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 12 - Parenting a PDA Child or Teen with an Experimental Mindset
Season 1 Episode 12
This episode describes why allowing yourself an experimental mindset while trying new approaches and accommodations with a PDA child or teen is so im…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 11 - "Aren't You Just Rewarding Bad Behavior?"
Season 1 Episode 11
In this episode I answer the question I get over and over on social media, in my coaching containers and in the programs I run: "Are you just rewardi…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 10 - Masking, PDA Children and Teens, and YOU!
Season 1 Episode 10
This episode explores "high masking" in PDA children and teens, across both the introverted and extroverted expression. It discusses the importance o…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 9 - How to Manage the Holidays with a PDA Child
Season 1 Episode 9
This episode teaches you a new way of thinking about how to approach the holiday season with a PDA child or teen.
First, of course, you will want to t…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 8 - How do I know if my child is PDA or Autistic with Demand Avoidance?
Season 1 Episode 8
This episode outlines four things to look for as a parent to help you determine whether your child is PDA or is Autistic with Demand Avoidance. Ultim…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 7 - 4 Ways to Support Your PDA Child's Nervous System
Season 1 Episode 7
This episode explains the four things or "states" that naturally regulate your Pathologically Demand Avoidant (PDA) child's nervous system:
1. Screens…
3 years, 8 months ago