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Discover the signs, causes, and recovery strategies for AuDHD burnout. Learn how to help your child heal using science-backed, compassionate care.

AuDHD Burnout: Signs, Causes & Recovery Strategies

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes AuDHD burnout can leave a once-bright, curious child feeling exhausted, moody, and shut down. One day, they’re laughing and full of energy, and the next, they can barely handle simple tasks. When kids with both Autism and ADHD face constant pressure, sensory overload, and social stress, their brains. And they eventually hit a breaking point.

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Learn how AuDHD in women shows up differently and why it’s often missed. Discover simple, science-backed ways to calm the brain and thrive.

AuDHD in Women: Signs, Challenges & Support Strategies

Estimated reading time: 8–9 minutes This guide shows you how to spot AuDHD in women and what actually helps—without blame, shame, or fluff. If you suspect your teen—or you—might be living with a blend of autism and ADHD, you’re not alone. AuDHD in women often flies under the radar because symptoms are quieter, better masked, or mislabeled. In this article,

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#646 - Blog Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Last week, a mom told me, “It took us 45 minutes and three meltdowns just to get out the door for school. I can’t tell if my son is being defiant or if he’s genuinely panicking.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Parents of autistic children often face exhausting daily battles. These leave them questioning: Is this just defiance,

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Checklist A Useful Tool to Understand PDA

Pathological Demand Avoidance Checklist: A Warm, Science-Backed Guide for Parents

Feeling stuck in a daily battle of wills over even the simplest request? You’re not alone—and this checklist is here to help reset the stress. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. I’m Dr. Roseann Capanna‑Hodge, and I believe that behind every meltdown is a brain trying to feel safe.  In this article, you’ll learn to

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile Which Kid Has It

Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile: Which Kid Has It?

Imagine a child who avoids brushing their teeth like it’s the plague, throws panic attacks at the mere mention of homework, and seems to possess an uncanny ability to wriggle out of everyday demands from whom they regard as authority figures.  But this isn’t just plain stubbornness. It could be a sign of a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA),

Read More »
Blog PDA Diagnosis Helping Parents Navigate the Maze

PDA Diagnosis: Helping Parents Navigate the Maze

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Does your child avoid brushing their teeth like it’s the plague? Do they negotiate endlessly about homework, or melt down at the simplest request? Then, it might not be “stubbornness.” It could be Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). If your child’s daily routines turn into battles, whether it’s bedtime, homework, or even putting on shoes, you

Read More »
#551 - BLOG 14 Ways to Enhance the Well-Being of PDA Children

14 Ways to Enhance the Well-Being of PDA Children

If your child’s meltdowns, refusals, or shutdowns feel bigger than anything you’ve ever seen, you’re not alone. Parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can feel exhausting.  But here’s the truth: behavior is communication, not defiance. When we understand the root of PDA behaviors—anxiety and nervous system dysregulation—we can support our kids in ways that truly help. This article

Read More »
AuDHD Meaning and How to Cope With Its Challenges

AuDHD Coping Strategies: Managing Autism + ADHD Together

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes One warm, science-backed roadmap to help you manage Autism + ADHD together—starting with calm. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. AuDHD means your child lives with both Autism and ADHD—and that overlap can make every day feel louder, faster, and harder to navigate. In this guide, I’ll share AuDHD

Read More »
What is AuDHD

What is AuDHD? Understanding Autism + ADHD Co-occurrence

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes One clear guide to help you understand autism + ADHD together. And what actually helps at home and school. If your child’s behavior feels confusing or “all over the place,” you’re not alone. Many kids show traits of both autism and ADHD. Parents ask me every day, “What is AuDHD?” As both a clinician and

Read More »
NVLD vs. Autism Decoding Neurodevelopmental Differences

NVLD vs. Autism: Decoding Neurodevelopmental Differences

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child struggles socially, gets lost in group work, or misses the big picture, you may wonder—is it NVLD or autism? You’re not alone. Both affect learning, communication, and behavior. When we calm the brain first and understand the key differences between NVLD vs. autism, we can support your child with clarity, calm and

Read More »
Discover the signs, causes, and recovery strategies for AuDHD burnout. Learn how to help your child heal using science-backed, compassionate care.

AuDHD Burnout: Signs, Causes & Recovery Strategies

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes AuDHD burnout can leave a once-bright, curious child feeling exhausted, moody, and shut down. One day, they’re laughing and full of energy, and the next, they can barely handle simple tasks. When kids with both Autism and ADHD face constant pressure, sensory overload, and social stress, their brains. And they eventually hit a breaking point.

Read More »
Learn how AuDHD in women shows up differently and why it’s often missed. Discover simple, science-backed ways to calm the brain and thrive.

AuDHD in Women: Signs, Challenges & Support Strategies

Estimated reading time: 8–9 minutes This guide shows you how to spot AuDHD in women and what actually helps—without blame, shame, or fluff. If you suspect your teen—or you—might be living with a blend of autism and ADHD, you’re not alone. AuDHD in women often flies under the radar because symptoms are quieter, better masked, or mislabeled. In this article,

Read More »
#646 - Blog Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Last week, a mom told me, “It took us 45 minutes and three meltdowns just to get out the door for school. I can’t tell if my son is being defiant or if he’s genuinely panicking.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Parents of autistic children often face exhausting daily battles. These leave them questioning: Is this just defiance,

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Checklist A Useful Tool to Understand PDA

Pathological Demand Avoidance Checklist: A Warm, Science-Backed Guide for Parents

Feeling stuck in a daily battle of wills over even the simplest request? You’re not alone—and this checklist is here to help reset the stress. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. I’m Dr. Roseann Capanna‑Hodge, and I believe that behind every meltdown is a brain trying to feel safe.  In this article, you’ll learn to

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile Which Kid Has It

Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile: Which Kid Has It?

Imagine a child who avoids brushing their teeth like it’s the plague, throws panic attacks at the mere mention of homework, and seems to possess an uncanny ability to wriggle out of everyday demands from whom they regard as authority figures.  But this isn’t just plain stubbornness. It could be a sign of a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA),

Read More »
Blog PDA Diagnosis Helping Parents Navigate the Maze

PDA Diagnosis: Helping Parents Navigate the Maze

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Does your child avoid brushing their teeth like it’s the plague? Do they negotiate endlessly about homework, or melt down at the simplest request? Then, it might not be “stubbornness.” It could be Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). If your child’s daily routines turn into battles, whether it’s bedtime, homework, or even putting on shoes, you

Read More »
#551 - BLOG 14 Ways to Enhance the Well-Being of PDA Children

14 Ways to Enhance the Well-Being of PDA Children

If your child’s meltdowns, refusals, or shutdowns feel bigger than anything you’ve ever seen, you’re not alone. Parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can feel exhausting.  But here’s the truth: behavior is communication, not defiance. When we understand the root of PDA behaviors—anxiety and nervous system dysregulation—we can support our kids in ways that truly help. This article

Read More »
AuDHD Meaning and How to Cope With Its Challenges

AuDHD Coping Strategies: Managing Autism + ADHD Together

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes One warm, science-backed roadmap to help you manage Autism + ADHD together—starting with calm. If your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. AuDHD means your child lives with both Autism and ADHD—and that overlap can make every day feel louder, faster, and harder to navigate. In this guide, I’ll share AuDHD

Read More »
What is AuDHD

What is AuDHD? Understanding Autism + ADHD Co-occurrence

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes One clear guide to help you understand autism + ADHD together. And what actually helps at home and school. If your child’s behavior feels confusing or “all over the place,” you’re not alone. Many kids show traits of both autism and ADHD. Parents ask me every day, “What is AuDHD?” As both a clinician and

Read More »
NVLD vs. Autism Decoding Neurodevelopmental Differences

NVLD vs. Autism: Decoding Neurodevelopmental Differences

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child struggles socially, gets lost in group work, or misses the big picture, you may wonder—is it NVLD or autism? You’re not alone. Both affect learning, communication, and behavior. When we calm the brain first and understand the key differences between NVLD vs. autism, we can support your child with clarity, calm and

Read More »
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