EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 18 MIN
What If Compliance Is The Wrong Goal?
from Indispensable People · host Tracie Corll
Send us Fan MailWe break down pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and why it often looks like defiance, even though it is rooted in anxiety and a need for autonomy. We share practical, ministry-friendly ways to lower pressure and help kids participate in church with dignity and real support.• what PDA is and why it is often tied to autism profiles• how loss of autonomy can trigger fight, flight, or freeze• why traditional behavior plans and punishments tend to backfire• reframing requests with choices and collaborative problem solving• examples from church life like shoes, snacks, Bible reading, and transitions• what to say instead of direct commands, plus neutral language for safety momentsIf you want to dive deeper on your own, you can check out the indispensable-people blog or my books on Amazon called The Indispensable Kid or Gospel Accessibility and the Indispensable People.
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Send us Fan Mail We break down pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and why it often looks like defiance, even though it is rooted in anxiety and a need for autonomy. We share practical, ministry-friendly ways to lower pressure and help kids participate in church with dignity and real support. • what PDA is and why it is often tied to autism profiles • how loss of autonomy can trigger fight, flight, or freeze • why traditional behavior plans and punishments tend to backfire • reframing request...
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