In this episode I talk with Ken, a Wellington father of two neurodivergent boys. We talk about advocating for your child and what that looks like in different spaces as well as PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) which is a profile of autism.

There are a few acronyms mentioned so here's a glossary:

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder

PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance

CDS - Child Development Service

ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

ND - Neurodivergent or Neurodiverse

OT - Occupational Therapist

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