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Read more about the article 4 Books About Puberty to Support Autistic Girls

4 Books About Puberty to Support Autistic Girls

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Transitioning to adulthood is hard. Here's four books about puberty to support autistic girls and other neurodivergent children.

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Read more about the article PDA and the Low Demand Approach: Bad Parenting? Or Harder than it Seems?

PDA and the Low Demand Approach: Bad Parenting? Or Harder than it Seems?

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What is the low demand approach for PDA and why is it increasingly being implemented by Parents of PDA children?

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Read more about the article Can You Have PDA Without Autism?

Can You Have PDA Without Autism?

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'Can you have PDA without Autism?' is a common question asked by people who have recently discovered Pathological Demand Avoidance.

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Read more about the article How to Discover Your Child’s Autism Behavioural Profile and 4 Reasons Why You Should

How to Discover Your Child’s Autism Behavioural Profile and 4 Reasons Why You Should

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Learn about the different profiles of Autism including how to discover your child's Autism behavioural profile and why it's important you do.

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Read more about the article Pathological Demand Avoidance and Negotiation:  Why You Should Negotiate with Your PDA Child

Pathological Demand Avoidance and Negotiation: Why You Should Negotiate with Your PDA Child

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Collaboration and negotiation are listed as helpful approaches for PDA. Let's look at why you should negotiate with your PDA child.

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Read more about the article Using Essential Oils in your Neurodiverse Home

Using Essential Oils in your Neurodiverse Home

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In this practical guide, you're going to learn how essential oils can support neurodivergent people, plus the basics of essential oils and how to use them.

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Read more about the article Parenting a PDA Child: Why Your PDA Child Needs a Best Friend, NOT a Parent

Parenting a PDA Child: Why Your PDA Child Needs a Best Friend, NOT a Parent

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Parenting a PDA child means challenging traditional parenting norms such as the widely accepted rule that parents should never be friends with their kids.

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Read more about the article How to use the PDA PANDA Support Strategies

How to use the PDA PANDA Support Strategies

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Learn about the PDA PANDA support strategies for the Pathological Demand Avoidance profile of Autism along with real-life examples of how to use them with a PDA child.

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Read more about the article 3 Ways to Bring Up PDA With Your Allied Health Professional

3 Ways to Bring Up PDA With Your Allied Health Professional

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At some point your PDA child may require various forms of therapy. A tailored approach is essential, so how do you bring up PDA with your allied health professional?

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Read more about the article The PDA Glossary of Terms

The PDA Glossary of Terms

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Use this PDA glossary of terms to help you learn more about Pathological Demand Avoidance and its associated expressions.

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