293: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D.

In this episode, I sit down with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. to discuss the unique challenges of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and offer heartfelt guidance and practical strategies to help you and your child thrive.Key Topics Covered:Understanding PDA and why conventional parenting methods often fall short.How to separate yourself from societal judgment and trust your instincts.Building a supportive and neuro-affirming environment tailored to your child's needs.Strategies for enhancing autonomy and reducing stress for PDA children.Real-world examples and actionable tips to foster resilience and safety for your child.Join us for an eye-opening conversation that offers step-by-step advice on how to adapt your parenting approach to meet the unique needs of your complex kid. You'll gain insights into creating a calm, supportive home environment where your child feels safe and understood, and discover the power of observing, adjusting, and connecting in ways that respect your child's neurodiversity.With warmth and empathy, this episode aims to reassure you that you're not at fault and there is hope. Together, we can cultivate an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance, paving the way for your child's success.Tune in now and take the first step towards a more harmonious and fulfilling parenting experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support.

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Join parenting coach and mom-in-the-trenches, Penny Williams, as she helps parents, caregivers, and educators harness the realization that we are all beautifully complex and marvelously imperfect. Each week she delivers insights and actionable strategies on parenting and educating neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities... Her approach to decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and parenting the individual child you have will provide you with the tools to help you understand and transform behavior, reduce your own stress, increase parenting confidence, and create the joyful family life you crave. Penny has helped thousands of families worldwide to help their kids feel good so they can do good.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support.