PDA in Autistic & ADHD Kids: Demand Avoidance + 5 Strategies That Help

Podcast: THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST · Holly Blanc Moses

Opublikowano: 2026-10-21

PDA in Autistic & ADHD Kids: Demand Avoidance + 5 Strategies That Help What if an autistic or ADHD child's "NO" isn't defiance? What if they're actually overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid? You ask your child to put on their shoes. A teacher asks a student to open their book. A therapist suggests an activity. And the response is an immediate "NO!" Or maybe the child freezes, walks away, or says, "I can't." It's easy to interpret these responses as defiance, oppositional behavior, or a child choosing not to cooperate. But...