Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: How to Help a Child Who Resists Everything
Understanding the nervous system roots of PDA and practical ways to help your child. If your child seems to avoid even the simplest requests—like brushing teeth or putting on shoes—and those refusals come with meltdowns, resistance, or full-blown panic, you might be dealing with something more than just defiance. This blog will help you understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—what it