Ep. 18 - Why is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) so Hard to Understand? - Part II

Why is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) so hard to understand as a parent and for therapists, pediatricians, teachers, and people looking in on your child's life?

In this episode, I answer the following questions: 

• How do I know whether it is "defiance" or typical kid behavior or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
• How do I know whether it is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), or ADHD? 
• Can a PDA child appear totally typical at school or with a grandparent, but not at home?
• What if my child is not "explosive" - can they still be pathologically demand avoidant? (PDA) 

Citation:

"Beyond Behaviors: Using Compassion and Brain Science to Understand and Solve Children's Challenging Behaviors" by Dr. Mona Delahooke

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Thanks for listening! You are an amazing parent.

xoxo,
Casey