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Understanding Equalising Behavior in Pathological Demand Avoidance

Understanding Equalising Behavior in Pathological Demand Avoidance

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TikTokhannahandt

Example of “equalizing behavior” in a PDA child -

Example of “equalizing behavior” in a PDA child -

2.8K viewsJan 17, 2023

YouTubeAt Peace Parents

What is "Equalizing" Behavior in PDA Child -

What is "Equalizing" Behavior in PDA Child -

4.6K viewsJan 8, 2023

YouTubeAt Peace Parents

Pathological Demand Avoidance part 5 “I don’t believe in PDA.” Here are 7 types of “naughty” behaviour which might be an anxiety driven need for autonomy, the behaviour profile often referred to as PDA . Share your thoughts 💭. Want to know more? Join my online workshop. Link in bio https://neuroteachers.com/product/what-is-pda-workshop-2/ #neurodivergent #behaviour #inclusion #pda #teachersofinstagram | Neuroteachers

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✨The Paradox of PDA Parenting✨ When our children communicate their needs in ways that feel confusing or overwhelming - what are we usually told? 🔁 Be stricter 🔁 Use rewards 🔁 Add consequences 🔁 Set firmer boundaries 🔁 Follow the “positive behaviour” script to the letter But here’s the thing… 🎯 We’ve already tried those things. We’ve done the courses, used the charts, stuck to the strategies. We’ve read the manuals. Got the stickers. Earned the certificates. And still - nothing works! 🤷‍♀️

✨The Paradox of PDA Parenting✨ When our children communicate their needs in ways that feel confusing or overwhelming - what are we usually told? 🔁 Be stricter 🔁 Use rewards 🔁 Add consequences 🔁 Set firmer boundaries 🔁 Follow the “positive behaviour” script to the letter But here’s the thing… 🎯 We’ve already tried those things. We’ve done the courses, used the charts, stuck to the strategies. We’ve read the manuals. Got the stickers. Earned the certificates. And still - nothing works! 🤷‍♀️

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PDA is not a behaviour problem. It’s a human experience. When we talk about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), we tend to lean toward describing distressed behaviours. Trauma, dysregulation, destabilisation and the resulting behaviour. But for me, PDA provides me with an incredible set of strengths worthy of nurturing. We don't tend to see much shared around this due to media formats often being a space to join in our common goals; one of which is finding solutions for our childrens' distress.

PDA is not a behaviour problem. It’s a human experience. When we talk about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), we tend to lean toward describing distressed behaviours. Trauma, dysregulation, destabilisation and the resulting behaviour. But for me, PDA provides me with an incredible set of strengths worthy of nurturing. We don't tend to see much shared around this due to media formats often being a space to join in our common goals; one of which is finding solutions for our childrens' distress.

10K viewsMay 1, 2025

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Everyone thinks rewards and consequences work… until they learn about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). PDA is a profile within autism where everyday demands — even things the person wants to do — can trigger intense anxiety and a need to regain control. It’s not about defiance. It’s not about manipulation. And it’s definitely not about a lack of motivation. For someone with PDA, rewards can increase pressure, and consequences can feel like threat. Both often make things worse, not better — b

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Equalising Behaviour in PDA Autistic Children Explained

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YouTubeChantal Hewitt | Low Demand Parenting & PDA

When PDA learners are placed in environments where positive behaviour systems are prioritised over meeting their emotional and sensory needs, the results can be devastating. These systems often: ❌ Focus on compliance rather than understanding ❌ Ignore the anxiety and overwhelm driving the behaviour ❌ Create a cycle of shame and disconnection when expectations are not met For PDA learners, this approach often leads to meltdowns, shutdowns, and masking - all of which cause long-term emotional harm

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Replying to @t1mumlife 🏳️‍🌈🇮🇪 Equalising behaviour with PDA kids. What is the right thing to do? Should we let them win every game in their safe space? Or is it teaching them the wrong things #pda #pathalogicaldemandavoidance

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Here’s why rewards and punishments actually made things worse when parenting my autistic/ADHD children 👇 Because behaviour isn’t always a choice - it’s communication. And when a child’s nervous system is in fight, flight, or freeze, no amount of stickers or consequences can reach them. I tried every system I was told to. Star charts. Now end then boards. Loss of privileges. All it did was increase anxiety and destroy trust. The rewards stopped working because they were never addressing why the

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So much of what gets called “bad behaviour” is actually anxiety in disguise. Here are 7 signs I wish I’d recognised sooner👇 1️⃣ Refusal over “simple” tasks - because even the smallest demand can feel like danger 2️⃣ After-school explosions - restraint collapse from holding it all in 3️⃣ Perfectionism or refusal to start - fear of failing before they begin 4️⃣ Arguing or negotiating everything - trying to feel safe by keeping control 5️⃣ Shutdowns, silence or blank stares - a freeze response, no

89.3K views7 months ago

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Training on Equalizing in PDA Children and Teens

5.6K viewsSep 20, 2024

YouTubeAt Peace Parents

What is PDA? - PDA Society

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People often think PDA is defience but it rarely is, it's avoidance which is very different and they will even avoid doing things that want to do which is proof this isn't bad behaviour = it's simply needing to be in control of their autonomy. She will do the task = but in her own way and time. 🤣 #pda #pathalogicaldemandavoidance #autismpda #understandingpda #autism | ASD with a G and T

280.4K viewsMay 12, 2025

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Libby Hill - Using language for equalising behaviours in PDA

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YouTubeThe PDA Space Nicola Reekie

Ep. 127 - How to Manage PDA Child Equalizing on the Walk to School

347 views8 months ago

YouTubeAt Peace Parents

What does “equalizing” behavior of a PDA child look like in real life 🧐 #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismparenting #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhdkids #oppositionaldefiantdisorder #explosivechild

15.6K viewsJan 9, 2023

TikTokatpeaceparents

Ep. 124 - PDA Child's Equalizing Triggers My Trauma

627 views8 months ago

YouTubeAt Peace Parents

3 minute training on Equalizing in PDA children and teens 💕 Xo, Casey

29.1K views5 months ago

TikTokatpeaceparents

Ep. 87 - Controlling, Criticizing and Destructive Equalizing in PDA Children and Teens

1.1K viewsNov 10, 2024

YouTubeAt Peace Parents

Challenging Behaviour PDA and Autism

213 viewsNov 1, 2024

YouTubeJoe White

PDA PANDA Approach: Adaptation

What is PDA and how to support a child with PDA

5.8K viewsApr 27, 2018

YouTubeNeurodiversity in the workplace training

5 things every PDA parent should do every day(for emotional survival — especially on the hard ones): ⸻ 1. Look for one small win — even if it’s “we made it through.” Some days the only win is survival. That counts. That’s enough. 2. Make a moment of connection — even if it’s just eye contact, a shared joke or five seconds of calm. Connection is the glue. It doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. 3. Remind yourself: You’re not doing this wrong. It’s just really hard. Repeat it daily. Tattoo it if

14.1K views9 months ago

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Understanding PDA: Balancing Affection and Privacy

2M viewsFeb 26, 2025

TikTokkarmapilled

Understanding PDA Behaviour in an Equity-Seeking™ Framework

899 viewsMay 3, 2025

YouTubeKristy Forbes - PDA Autistic Support

Understanding Equity-Seeking™ Behaviors in PDA

830 viewsMar 31, 2025

YouTubeKristy Forbes - PDA Autistic Support

Even the cows are like… “Mooooo, that’s overwhelm.” 🐄🤪 Maybe I should just start taking them to child in need meetings instead of the professionals. At least they’re listening 😂 Drop a 🙌 if you know it’s not ‘naughtiness’ — it’s a nervous system doing its best. #autism #behaviour #overwhelm #send #pdaparenting | PDA Parenting

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