Is PDA always on the autism spectrum? 🧐 This is a surprisingly controversial question, but here is my most honest take from my bird’s eye view and the work I have done with over 1,000 families. What are your thoughts? 👇 💕 Exciting news 🎉🎉 - TODAY at 1pm ET I’ll offer my new masterclass on Understanding PDA. Comment “Class” and we’ll DM you the link to more information. Want to learn more about my signature Paradigm Shift Program? Comment “PSP” below and we’ll DM you the link to join the pro

I often get asked "why is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), so difficult for professionals to understand or even believe exists?" Here is why ✨Masking (or "Internalizing the threat response") ✨Atypical Autism Expression ✨Professionals don't often see what occurs when you are not coregulating and accommodating (it has usually become second nature to parents!): ✨Different expressions - internalized vs. externailzed and different basic needs impacted. 💕 Are you ready to start working to deeply

Have you tried using declarative language with your PDA child or teen, but it didn’t quite work out as you were expecting? 🥴 Getting razor sharp clarity about the *deep why* behind what will help your PDA child or teen thrive is a big part of what we work on together in our live Paradigm Shift Program. Want to join a live call with me this Friday at noon (tomorrow - NYC time) to learn more about the program and ask any questions you have about it? Comment “PSP” below and we’ll send you the link