What We're Learning About (Pervasive) Pathological Demand Avoidance

Neurodiversity Podcast by Dave Morris

Jul 8, 202641:20Health

When an autistic child or teen consistently pushes back against daily expectations, traditional parenting and teaching methods often default to high-pressure enforcement. This pattern routinely triggers escalating defens...

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