SLP 328: Understanding PDA: Why Common Strategies Don't Work for Every Child

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA Profile: Pathological demand avoidance requires different strategies than autism. ✅ Consistency Over Routines: Adults must remain calm and consistent, not rigid. ✅ Tomorrow Box: Allow children to defer tasks without refusing them. ✅ Trust Building: Forcing compliance damages relationships with demand-avoidant children. ✅ Anxiety Reduction: Lower anxiety reveals humor, creativity, and resilience. ✅ Adult Adaptation: Professionals adapt their approach, not forcing child compliance. ✅ Interest-Led Connection: Meet children through gaming, drawing, cooking interests. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/pathological-demand-avoidance-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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SLP 328: Understanding PDA: Why Common Strategies Don't Work for Every Child is an episode from Sue Larkey Podcast by Sue Larkey.

This episode is 41:57 long.

This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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