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Rethinking Parenting Approaches For PDA Children

Rethinking Parenting Approaches For PDA Children

Parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can feel isolating and challenging, especially as traditional approaches often miss the mark. If you’re raising a child with a PDA profile, this article offers a fresh perspective—one centered on empathy, collaboration, and flexibility.

Through personal insights and actionable tips, you’ll explore how small adjustments can create a more harmonious home life and help your child thrive. From reducing the pressure of daily routines to prioritizing self-care, this guide will empower you to transform struggles into strengths for both you and your child.

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Is Self-Diagnosis A Valid Diagnosis?
Amber K Willburn Amber K Willburn

Is Self-Diagnosis A Valid Diagnosis?

I remember a few years ago watching some YouTuber talk about their ADHD, and when I told my husband that “everyone feels like that,” he told me that no, in fact they do not. This was a lightbulb moment for me. Why was I resonating so much with all of the ADHD videos when I had never been diagnosed with it?

It was only recently when I sought my own diagnosis that I joined the bevy of late-diagnosed women, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in my 40s – and it all made so much sense. My life makes so much more sense now.

But what about all of those folks who didn’t go to the doctor and receive a medical diagnosis? Is their diagnosis valid?

Let’s go over some of the biggest myths around self-diagnosis out there:

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Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Lamb
Sam Young Sam Young

Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Lamb

I always say Siobhan may be the important person that you don’t yet know.

Dr. Siobhan Lamb is hands-down one of the most thought-provoking individuals that I have the pleasure of knowing in the fields of cognitive diversity and education.

Go grab your notebook and be prepared to be inspired as we explore:

-Recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kiddos

-Perspectives that expand our collective understanding of neurodiversity

-Support from someone who knows what it is to live with a dual diagnosis

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