Adapting Communication for Children with PDA: A Shift in Perspective

💬 Adapting Communication for Children with PDA: A Shift in Perspective When thinking about communication strategies for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), we often ask, “How can I get my message across without triggering distress?” But perhaps, that question needs reframing. It’s not about finding a way to bypass their natural and healthy responses to threats—responses that keep them safe. Instead, it's about asking: What am I contributing to this environment, and how can I create a space where my child feels safe, understood, and supported? 🤔 We all have a role in shaping the spaces we share, and we can’t control every outcome. But by focusing less on “delivering” what we think is best and more on co-creating environments of safety, we start to support the needs of our neurodivergent children in meaningful ways. 🌟 Communication should be a way of building connection rather than managing behaviour. The goal isn’t just to be heard—it’s to listen and to create a space where our children feel respected and secure. 💖 #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PDA #Neurodiversity #ParentingPDA #CommunicationMatters #RespectAndSafety