What is pathological demand avoidance? Condition explained after Harry Judd’s child diagnosed

What is pathological demand avoidance? Condition explained after Harry Judd’s child diagnosed

Harry Judd's child has 'pathological demand avoidance'

🌱 Building Resilience in PDA Children is About Us, Not Them 🌱 When we talk about resilience for PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) individuals, it's essential to shift our focus. It’s not the children who need to build resilience—they already show incredible strength just by facing daily barriers. We'd do much better to reflect on the resilience of adults who misunderstand and dismiss them. 💪 As caregivers and educators, our role isn’t about “fixing” or toughening them up. Instead, we might

💬 Adapting Communication for Children with PDA: A Shift in Perspective 💬 When thinking about communication strategies for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), we often ask, “How can I get my message across without triggering distress?” But perhaps, that question needs reframing. It’s not about finding a way to bypass their natural and healthy responses to threats—responses that keep them safe. Instead, it's about asking: What am I contributing to this environment, and how can I c

Today our team had an insightful PD on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), led by Cynthia - thank you for sharing your expertise! 💛🙌 PDA isn’t about “manipulative behaviour”, it’s a nervous system response signaling overwhelm 🧠✨Understanding this helps us approach situations with empathy and patience instead of frustration or control. These conversations are so important - they remind us that the best support comes from listening, flexibility and building trust. Small changes in how we respo