
Welcome to the PDA Society’s podcast, where we explore all things PDA to help make life easier for PDAers, their families, and everyone affected by demand avoidance. Research suggests PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is a profile of autism, meaning individuals share similar strengths and challenges. A key feature of PDA is extreme demand avoidance – finding it hard or impossible to complete eve... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode we’re chatting to Nathalie Shek, a paediatric occupational therapist who works with neurodivergent children, young people and families. Sleep hygiene advice such as creating routines can often create extra demands, so we’ll be talking... more
In this episode we’re chatting with Christine MacInnis (LMFT) about some of the challenges parents of PDAers face when looking for support. Being a parent of a PDAer can be an isolating experience - from the lack of support, the stress of not being b... more
In this episode we’re chatting to David Boxall from Elysian, who provide alternative farm-based education, about how animal therapy can support children who have been failed by a mainstream education setting.
To find out more about supporting PDA ch... more
In this episode we’re chatting with Beth from Lily Oaks psychological and Counselling practice about why school behaviour policies often do more harm than good.
You can find out more about supporting PDA in school through our website or the PDA Trai... more
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This show consistently centers PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) inside the autism spectrum, with a strong emphasis on practical strategies for families, educators, and healthcare professionals. Episodes frequently explore sensory processing, education adaptations, sleep and toileting, healthcare access, and parenting approaches like NVR and declarative language. Guests are often clinicians, parents, or autistic/ PDA-identified individuals who share lived experience and evidence-based insights, making the content especially useful for those seeking actionable tips, resources, and advocacy guidance. A notable pattern is the focus on relationship-based supports, flexible environments, and trauma-informed approaches that honor autonomy and r... more
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1. At Peace Parents Podcast
2. The PDA Parenting Podcast
3. Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
4. The Hidden 20%
5. Neurodiversity Podcast
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Recent guests on PDA Society Podcast include:
1. Paula Webb
2. Tom Crellin
3. Jim Sahlsberg
4. Alice Running
5. Bryer Hill
6. Keighly Murphy
7. Lyndsey Stokes
8. Linda Murphy
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