"Why am I here?" with Dr. Brandon Park

Dr. Park delves into the intricacies of tracking anomalies and its profound impact on individuals, particularly those with autism and PTSD. Exploring the overwhelming nature of sensory overload, Dr. Park contrasts reactive homeostasis with predictive allostasis, highlighting the importance of environments that support authentic living for neurodiverse individuals. We also examine demand avoidance in autistic children, discussing the evolving concept of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and strategies to bolster autonomy and resource management. 9/23/24