We Changed Our Parenting Style and Lowered Demands “You’re spoiling him.” “He needs more structure, not less.” “What happens when he gets to the real world?” The comments stung. But as I watched my 8-year-old son finally smile for the first time in weeks after we stopped forcing him to wear socks, I knew we … Read more
Pathological Demand Avoidance vs Oppositional Defiant Disorder Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) or “Pervasive Drive for Autonomy”, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) are two conditions that can present with challenging behaviors, often leading to confusion among teachers and parents. This analysis aims to provide a detailed comparison, informed by academic sources, to assist in accurate identification … Read more
All children tend to display oppositional behaviour at times. After 13 years working with children with Autism, ADHD, ODD and other needs I have seen a range of reasons for opposition. With my own children I can identify factors that can lead to oppositional behaviour. This doesn’t make it easier to deal with, and often … Read more
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