Supporting Kids with Rigid Thinking or PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Rigidity in children often reflects perceived threat rather than willfulness, especially for those with a PDA profile, and real change
January 4, 2026
Category: PDA
Parenting a child with a PDA profile requires a different lens, one built on trust, collaboration, and low demand. Learn how to move away from traditional compliance-based parenting and towards a relationship that honors your child’s need for autonomy while keeping their nervous system safe.
Is Your Anxiety Causing Your Child’s Anxiety?
As parents, we naturally want the best for our children, but what if our own anxieties are inadvertently contributing to
July 10, 2024
Introduction to PDA
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile within the autism spectrum, is characterized by an intense aversion to everyday demands and
January 16, 2024