Struggling when parents and friends don't understand your child's PDA and autism? This supportive guide offers practical strategies for explaining Persistent Drive for Autonomy, handling family gatherings, and building a supportive network. Learn how to navigate relationships while prioritizing your child's unique needs. Includes tips for managing misunderstandings and maintaining boundaries with loved ones.

When a child with autism and PDA elopes or uses fantasy, they're using coping mechanisms to manage overwhelming demands and anxiety. Learn how to support their need for autonomy while keeping them safe, with practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging behaviors while fostering connection and understanding.

Understanding the unique ways your child with autism and PDA may show love requires looking beyond traditional expressions of affection. From sharing special interests and maintaining proximity, to functional communication and problem-solving, these children express a deep connection in their own meaningful language. When we learn to recognize and appreciate these subtle expressions, we discover a profound bond that's simply communicated differently.

Embarrassment in children with autism and PDA: practical strategies for parents to support emotional regulation and build resistance

Finding peaceful paths to rest for children with PDA and autism requires understanding, not demands. Learn strategies that actually work!

Masking autism and PDA at school exhausts children and impacts mental health. Recognize the signs and support your child's authentic self.

When children with PDA and autism find someone who makes them feel safe, they don't just like that person—they are enthralled by them.

When told you're not firm enough with your PDA child, remember: you're not "soft parenting" – you're responding to demand avoidance.