Reminder that my goal here isn’t a meltdown-free life. All kids and adults have meltdowns, but especially if you are living neurodivergently. I consider it a success when my kids only have one or two a day (depending on age, puberty, so on), myself only one or two a week, and if I’m able to […]
Public Service Announcement Read More »
Edited to remove more specific commentary on the situation in order to protect victim’s rights. This image I made is labelled for PDA families but is honestly true of ALL children. Children need caregivers to help guide and provide supports where needed. Adults on the other hand are responsible for utilizing the resources they have
A Response to the Harry Thompson/NEST controversy Read More »
I’ve mentioned before that one of my kids has a different PDA profile than me, which means they have a different way of expressing their anxiety so I struggle troubleshooting with them as much as anyone would (and maybe more because his way of regulating triggers my own sensitivities). I’ve also mentioned how PDA anxiety
Why Knowing the Correct Diagnosis Matters Read More »
Even as a PDA adult I’m not immune from misunderstanding my PDA kids. My oldest I relate to the most as we both are sarcastic, cutting, blunt, but very subdued with our distress. My middle PDA child however is VERY expressive with his distress, passive with his words. A meltdown for him looks like running
Gently Parenting Ourselves Read More »
Recently I had a conversation with a mom of a PDA child where it occurred to me that, as a mom who also is PDA, I likely have a keener sensitivity to what “behaviors” are typical (even in a best case scenario) and which are indicative of more serious issues. This is an initial list
What can severe PDA dysregulation look like? Read More »
I try to encourage parents that it’s not only ok, but it’s ideal for them to take care of themselves as an integral part of taking care of their PDA child.
Self Care as Part of PDA Child Care Read More »