Myth-Busting PDA & Autism– with Founder Amy Lakeberg

Ever heard of “Oppositional Defiant Disorder?” This now-aged buzzword was the hallmark ofkid resistance in the classroom & the cause of many caregiving land mines — for parents &teachers around the U.S., & particularly for today’s returning guest Amy Lakeberg. … But whenshe started tucking into the hallmarks, she found a lot that resonated for her, internally.Over the years, O.D.D. was re-named P.D.A. Amy shares with us the two different phrases thisacronym has abbreviated, as well as how these updated name changes mark movement fromthe outside observer perspective of this diagnosis to the interior experience of living with itevery day.In our conversation, we also:* explore the intersection of PDA & the autism spectrum* discuss how burnout relates to this diagnosis/behavior* identify the myths surrounding empathy & PDA — such as its absence* explain why curiosity & mindfulness led our guest Amy down the rabbit hole to learn & teachall that she has on the subject … & why she feels she knows the subject from the inside outFavorite quotes from the conversation:“[PDA is] basically having a very sensitive nervous system.”“[Ask yourself:] What does ‘safety’ mean to me?” (… especially if nervous system safety isdifferent from physical safety.)“We need to stop punishing kids [for non-compliance].”|| Learn more about Amy & even more about PDA at her Facebook community page, PDA Self-Help — or visit & join the newly-launched neurodivergent social community, Brainvary Hub.|| Hear our first conversation with Amy in Episode 603.|| Meet our show SPONSORS: Coach Kiki & My Moody Daybook.|| Want to speak with more confidence about whatever you love? Check out the ConfidentCommunicators Club by Coach Kiki at Skool.