Unlocking PDA

A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Pathological Demand Avoidance

Stop the Power Struggles and Start Connecting: The Essential Guide to Raising a PDA Child

What if your child isn’t being "difficult"—but is actually in a state of survival?

If traditional parenting advice like rewards, charts, and consequences only seems to make things worse, you aren't doing it wrong—you’re likely raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). For a child with the PDA profile of Autism, a simple request can feel like a direct threat to their safety.

In Unlocking PDA, education leader and neuro-affirming author Geraldine Doornkamp provides a compassionate, science-backed roadmap for parents who are exhausted by the daily "battle of wills." This isn't just another behavior management book; it is a total paradigm shift.

By moving away from outdated compliance-based methods and focusing on nervous system safety, emotional regulation, and autonomy, you can finally trade the constant meltdowns for a home filled with peace and trust.

Inside this life-changing guide, you will discover:

• The "Why" Behind the No: Deep dive into the neuroscience of PDA and why the "anxiety-driven need for autonomy" changes everything.

• Low-Demand Parenting Strategies: Practical ways to lower the "threat level" in your home while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

• The Power of Declarative Language: How changing the way you speak can instantly reduce power struggles and defensiveness.

• School Advocacy Without Burnout: Proven frameworks for collaborating with educators to ensure your child’s neurodivergent needs are met without the blame-game.

• Co-Regulation Tools: Master the art of staying calm when the world feels chaotic, helping your child move from "fight-or-flight" back to connection.

Whether you are at the start of your diagnosis journey or have been "in the trenches" for years, Unlocking PDA offers the clarity and reassurance you’ve been searching for. It’s time to stop managing your child’s behavior and start supporting their soul.

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