Reflections
Essays from Kristy Forbes exploring PDA, autistic experience, parenting, identity, care, systems and the ordinary moments that shape family life.
Firmer boundaries, comfort zones and PDA
I recently heard a Clinical Psychologist recommend parents of PDAers do the following:
- Have firmer boundaries
- Use declarative language ("It's important we shower for healthy skin" to have child shower)
- Continue ...
Our child is struggling with demand avoidance and cannot complete simple, familiar tasks.
I've been reflecting on a powerful concept we discussed in our recent Q&A from inTune with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).
The art of living in the now, especially when supporting our children. I relate to this dee...
I have not yet rebuilt.
Hello, I’m here writing. It isn’t easy, and it isn’t complete.
Be patient with me, please, as I figure out a way to communicate this internalised experience, these thousands of thoughts, these physical movements that co...