PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined Advocate

By Cassandre

Raising awareness and acceptance about Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA as well as other forms of neurodivergence.... more

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined Advocate episodes:

August 02, 2023 Antepartum depression and emotional regulation
This is a very personal and sensitive topic, but one that I've been considering talking about for a while. Below are some resources for more information about APD and it's effect on babies in utero.
Perinatal depression screening: https://ppdil.org/symptoms-of-ppmds/
Risks of untreated depression in pregnancy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
APD could increase risk of mood disorder:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/women-depression-during-pregnancy-increases-childs-risk-of-mood-disorders-100913#:~:text=A%20population%2Dbased%20study%20shows,be%20depressed%20themselves%20as%20teens.
Fetal brain development:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9107412/
https://www.verywellmind.com/prenatal-depression-may-affect-child-behavior-research-shows-5075243
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25min
July 18, 2023 Females and ND
After reading an article about the large numbers of women seeking assessment and diagnosis for neurodivergent conditions, I wanted to dive into this a bit more than in previous episodes.
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23min
July 02, 2023 Chatting with Declan
Today, I sat down with my own little PDAer, talked to him about some of the things he goes through, and what he wishes others knew about neurodivergent people.
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28min
June 18, 2023 Welcome Back & Resources
In this "happy to be back" episode, I wanted to provide a list of places to look for more information whether you're simply looking to learn more about PDA in general, a parent of a PDAer looking for support or resources, or a PDAer yourself looking for community. Below is a list of the resources mentioned in today's episode.
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
https://pdanorthamerica.org/
http://pdaanz.com/
https://dragonriko.wordpress.com/
http://www.sallycatpda.co.uk/
https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pda-parents/id1552127203
https://tiltparenting.com/
https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/podcast
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/resource-category/support-facebook-groups/
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26min
October 05, 2022 October break
Taking the yearly October break to prep for the next run of the pod! Catch you all back here in November!
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1min
September 18, 2022 Back to school wins and woes
It's that time of year. As we all struggle with the uncertainty of this time, I thought I would share what our experience has been in another more relatable than informative episode.
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28min
September 05, 2022 Psychiatric care concerns
Today's episode is equal parts rant and information. I recently discovered some horrifying details about the state of psychiatric inpatient care.
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30min
July 24, 2022 School Marshall and Guardian programs
This episode deals with a topic that more so applies to my listeners in the United States. We are talking about the Marshall and Guardian programs being employed at schools across the country in light of continuing school shootings.
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27min
July 10, 2022 Neurodivergence and sport
Sports can be a great way for children to exercise and get peer interaction. However, for neurodivergent kiddos that can be problematic due to the potential for sensory issues and stressor overwhelm. So, I put together a list of different activities that can provide those positive aspects of sport with the accommodations needed for neurodivergent kiddos.
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23min
June 27, 2022 Talking with Elle about being a PDAer raising a PDAer
Big thanks to our guest Elle for talking to us about her experience of being neurodivergent and raising a child that is also neurodivergent. We discussed balancing parental triggers with a child's triggers, what happens when those two don't mesh and how Elle manages caring for her own needs and those of her daughter. This episode gave a lot of great insight and there are some references to information that helped Elle. I listed them below for those who want more information.
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that Wasn't Designed for You Jenara Nerenberg
My Daughter is not Naughty Jane Sherwin
Samantha Craft's Autistic Traits Checklist
Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast

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49min

FAQs about PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined Advocate:

How many episodes does PDA, Neurodivergence & the Perpetually Determined Advocate have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.