Episode 10: Advocacy and Community: Navigating PDA in North America

What this episode covers

Director of PDA North America, to explore the growing movement to raise awareness and support for individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in North America. Diane, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience, has dedicated her career to understanding neurodivergence, supporting families, and training professionals to better serve PDAers. We discuss the challenges of navigating PDA in a system that often misunderstands it, the importance of advocacy and community in ensuring PDAers and their families receive the support they need, and how Diane's own autism diagnosis has shaped her approach. Diane also shares insights from her book Navigating PDA in America and highlights the incredible work of PDA North America, including its annual conference and growing resources for families and professionals. If you're a parent, educator, therapist, or PDAer looking for guidance and community, this conversation is for you. Join us as we explore how to create a more supportive and informed world for those with PDA. The Declarative Language Handbook [https://www.amazon.com/Declarative-Language-Handbook-Thoughtful-Challenges/dp/1734516208] PDA North America  [https://pdanorthamerica.org/]