
Ep. 119 - Life-Changing Impacts (for all) By Shifting How They Parented Their PDA Child
In this episode I speak with Paradigm Shift Program alumna Caroline Thor about the tremendous impacts of changing her parenting approach - for her PDA son, her family, and herself as a professional. I...
2 Jul 202545min

Ep. 118 - PDA, Screens, and AI - Oh My!
How do I feel about AI, and how do I use it with my PDA child? In this episode I talk through these things and more with Kelly Edwards, founder of the 90-Minute School Day. As a mom of a PDAer herself...
25 Jun 20251h 6min

Ep. 117 - Is My Child PDA or Non-PDA Demand Avoidant?
Not all demand avoidant children and teens are PDA. In this episode I talk through how to know if your child fits the profile for PDA, which is important, because it suggests a different root cause fo...
17 Jun 202529min

Ep. 116 - Choosing Your Perspective While Parenting A PDA Child or Teen
Paradigm Shift Program alumna Rachel shares her story in this episode, which includes insight she gained enduring serious sickness as a young adult. She brings this perspective to the hardest moments ...
10 Jun 20251h 19min

Ep. 115 - Journey of a PDA Parent with a PDA Child
In this episode I speak with Paradigm Shift Program alumna Aoife, who shares her journey as a PDA parent of a PDA child. I hope you find her insights and experiences helpful as you navigate your own j...
3 Jun 20251h 13min

Ep. 114 - Is PDA always Autism?
I think PDA is its own neurotype, different from non-PDA Autism and ADHD. That doesn't mean PDA kids, teens and adults can't also be Autistic or ADHD - many are, including at least one of my sons. But...
27 Mai 202521min

Ep. 113 - You're Not Parenting Your PDAer Wrong!
You're not doing it wrong! And I know this because there is not one right or wrong to parent a PDA child. Parents I work with make tons of different decisions - and change those decisions over time - ...
20 Mai 202533min

Ep. 112 - Alumna Talks About Parenting PDA and Two Other Neurotypes
Karin is a Dutch medical teacher and an alumna of our Paradigm Shift Program with three children with three different neurotypes. I loved reconnecting with her and hearing how she and her neurodiverge...
13 Mai 202543min





















