#117 - Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained – With Dr. Casey Ehrlich

We're bringing back this powerful episode because this topic is that important.

Have you heard of PDA? How about autism and PDA?
PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance, and it’s a term you’re likely hearing more and more in the autism community.

This conversation with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. was eye-opening, informative, and deeply validating. If you're a parent or educator supporting an autistic child who seems to resist or avoid everyday demands, this episode is a must-listen.

Whether it's your first time hearing it or a refresher, don’t miss this one. It could change how you see and support your child or student.

Topics Discussed:

• What is PDA?
• Characteristics of PDA
• PDA and the nervous system
• Autism and PDA
• Why typical teaching strategies don’t work
• How autonomy can help
• What is “strewing” and how can it help PDA kids?
• Strategies to support autistic PDA children

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lUlAEeb_xxM?si=wyKBwX2yL1lAFRsE

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/atpeaceparents/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/atpeaceparents

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atpeaceparents

At Peace Parents Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-peace-parents-podcast/id1654924910

Here is the link to Casey’s free Clarity Masterclass: https://www.atpeaceparents.com/opt-in-eec01613-fd48-49bd-a608-6b9ffd19588b

Website: www.atpeaceparents.com

Declarative Language Handbook: https://amzn.to/41WJPsn

Adult PDAers mentioned by Casey:

@rabbishoshana - Shoshana Meira Friedman

@demi.not.lovato - Demi Burnett

@kendahldamashek - Kendahl Damashek 

@in.play.we.trust - Katherine Aurora Callahan

@neuroclastic 

Sally Cat on Facebook

You may also be interested in these supports:

1. Visual Support Starter Set 

2. Visual Supports Facebook Group

3. Autism Little Learners on Instagram

4. Autism Little Learners on Facebook