Donna Georgen

Experienced PDA coach and lived‑experience parent who raised two PDA daughters (one with Down syndrome) into adulthood; initiated PDA North America support groups and is accredited in PDA approaches, specializing in tweens, teens, and young adults.

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Jul 27, 2024 • 58min

Ep. 67 - Donna Georgen: Expert Coach for Parents of PDA Tweens, Teens and Young Adults

Donna Georgen, an experienced PDA coach and mother who raised two daughters with unique challenges, shares her transformative journey. She discusses navigating complex medical and behavioral needs and how discovering PDA reshaped her understanding of her daughters' behaviors. Donna emphasizes the importance of prioritizing autonomy for PDA teens and adapting parenting approaches for connection. She introduces the 5A framework and shares practical tips for fostering communication and managing challenges, all rooted in her own lived experiences.

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