Hey, y’all!
I’ve received a lot of feedback from parents in my monthly workshops to talk more about supporting a child with a PDA profile.Â
To all of those parents: TODAY is your DAY.Â
Today, Dr. Casey Ehrlich joins me on the podcast to unpack why understanding PDA and nervous system responses starts with supporting children's drive for autonomy and equality.
PDA most commonly stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance. But Dr. Casey Ehrlich prefers to call it Pervasive Drive for Autonomy or Protective Demand Avoidance. Today, Dr. Ehrlich unpacks why understanding PDA and nervous system responses starts with supporting children's drive for autonomy and equality.
She and Dr. Emily also discuss the alarming issue of burnout in children, and the transformative power of play therapy in regulating emotions.
If you're looking to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for neurodivergent children, this episode is a must listen.
Welcome,
~Dr. Emily
Casey Ehrlich, Ph. D. (she/her) is a social scientist, parent coach and educator, and the CEO and founder of At Peace Parents, LLC.
Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.
Helpful Resources or teachers:
Dr. Emily created these two resources so teachers can get to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional dysregulation happens.
Learn on-demand of bring Dr. Emily to your school for professional development with your staff!
Helpful Resources or parents:
One Friday a month join Dr. Emily and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops! The next parent workshop is April 5th and we’ll talk all about anxiety.
New to this journey? Organize your referrals as you build your child’s team with this resource!
[PODCAST] Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)