At Peace Parents Podcast

Dr. Alex Klein, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodivergent evaluations, shares invaluable insights about assessing Autism and PDA. They discuss the significance of self-diagnosis and the emotional factors in seeking formal assessments. Klein highlights the importance of recognizing family patterns and obtaining accurate assessments without relying solely on third-party reports. Additionally, he explores flexible strategies for evaluating children and therapeutic options tailored for PDA, emphasizing the need for safety and understanding in therapy.

In this episode I speak with a mom about a time her daughter melted down and then wouldn't allow Mom to step away and take the pause she needed to regulate herself to be able to support her daughter. These situations are so tough - and sometimes there is nothing you can do but endure them - and so in this conversation we talked about how to find meaning in this parenting experience.This podcast episode is a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

In this episode I speak with a mom about her PDA daughter, who pinches and scratches Mom as she is falling asleep. It's a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

In this episode I speak with a mom whose PDA son constantly wants to play with neighbors' kids - no matter how many times he may have already knocked on the door that day - and melts down if she says no.It's a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

Samantha's 13-year-old PDA daughter wants to buy things all the time, and gets dysregulated when her parents say "no." It's a common and difficult problem for many parents of PDA children and teens, and in this week's episode I talk it through with Samantha.The episode is a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

In this episode I talk through how I've come to realize my second son is also PDA - with a more internalized expression than my first - and how the process has been both similar and different from the first time. I hope it's helpful for you :)

In today's episode I speak with Megan, the mother of an 8-year-old PDAer who equalizes against her sibling on the walk to school. Megan comes up with something to try for a couple weeks to see if it's helpful. I hope the conversation is helpful for you, too :)

A mother shares her challenges supporting her 12-year-old PDA child struggling with boredom and dysregulation. They discuss the importance of novelty and how dysregulation affects behavior. The conversation introduces a helpful 4S framework for emotional regulation. Practical de-escalation tactics are explored alongside the significance of understanding a child's needs for safe environments. They emphasize long-term accommodations and the careful balance between caregiving and fostering independence, ultimately highlighting the patience required in such parenting journeys.

In this episode I coach Lierin as she navigates the equalizing her 5-year-old daughter does against her 8-year-old sister. Specifically we discuss how to help the older daughter understand PDA and the "unfairness" it brings about.

Delve into the world of parenting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Discover how parental trauma and emotional triggers affect caregiving dynamics. Explore the balance between nurturing a child's unique needs and managing personal challenges. Hear insights on effective coping strategies, emotional resilience, and self-care. The discussion emphasizes transforming parenting hardships into growth opportunities while fostering trust and connection. It's a heartfelt exploration of love, support, and the complexities of raising neurodiverse children.