What Is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? Understanding Anxiety-Driven Avoidance in Autism & ADHD

What Is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? Understanding Anxiety-Driven Avoidance in Autism & ADHD

What Is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? Understanding Anxiety-Driven Avoidance in Autism & ADHDDr. James Thatcher

Learn what PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is and how it differs from defiance or ODD. Explore anxiety-driven avoidance in autistic and ADHD kids, with practical strategies like parent alignment, offering choices, and co-regulation. Insights from Dr. James Thatcher at Forest Psychological Clinic, Portland, Oregon.

Autism & ADHD
School Refusal in Autistic and ADHD Kids: Causes, Insights & Tomorrow’s Plan

School Refusal in Autistic and ADHD Kids: Causes, Insights & Tomorrow’s Plan

School Refusal in Autistic and ADHD Kids: Causes, Insights & Tomorrow’s PlanDr. James Thatcher

Understand what drives school refusal in autistic and ADHD kids and learn a practical plan you can start tomorrow. Tips include grounding, first-period rule, mentor check-ins, and gradual reintegration. Insights from Dr. James Thatcher at Forest Psychological Clinic, Portland, Oregon.

Autism & ADHD