590- Don't Tell Me What to Do: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Neurodivergent Kids

Children with PDA are extremely sensitive to real or perceived demands and may make excuses, use delay tactics, or outright refuse to complete requests. Learn more about PDA from Diane Gould, LCSW, including proven behavioral strategies and supports. Pathological Demand Avoidance: Resources Free Download: Why Is My Child So Defiant? Self-Test: Is Your Child Showing Signs of Pathological Demand Avoidance? Read: When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions Read: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance Access the video and slides for podcast episode here: This episode is brought to you by SOAR Summer Camp. Learn more at soarnc.org . This episode is also brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com . This episode is also brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at . Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine ( additu.de/

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590- Don't Tell Me What to Do: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Neurodivergent Kids is an episode from ADHD Experts Podcast by ADDitude.

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This episode was published on Jan 13, 2026.

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