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Pathological Demand Avoidance: How to Support PDA Kids with ADHD & Autism, with Casey Ehrlich

Why does your child melt down when you simply ask them to put on shoes or brush their teeth? It’s not defiance—it might be pathological demand avoidance. Today, Dr. Casey Ehrlich breaks down PDA, what’s really happening in your child’s brain, and how to bring peace back to your home. If you’ve ever wondered why your child resists even simple requests, this episode is for you. Kristen Carder sits down with Dr. Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents, to unpack Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—a nervous-system-based drive for autonomy and equality that often appears in kids with ADHD or autism. In this episode you’ll learn: 💡What PDA actually is (and what it’s not) 💡Why traditional parenting strategies often backfire 💡The signs of PDA “burnout” and what to do about it 💡How to create safety, connection, and trust in your home 💡Why low-demand parenting helps kids (and parents) thrive Dr. Ehrlich shares her personal experience as a mom of two PDA kids and offers hope, compassion, and practical tools to help families move from daily conflict to calm. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Intro to PDA 01:45 – Meet Dr. Casey Ehrlich 05:20 – What PDA Actually Is 10:40 – Why PDA Kids Avoid Every Request 16:55 – PDA Burnout & Meltdowns 23:10 – Why Traditional Parenting Fails PDA Kids 30:25 – How to Support PDA Kids Better 37:50 – What Schools Get Wrong About PDA 43:40 – Parenting Without Burning Out 48:55 – Resources & Where to Find Casey Also check out: -Kristen's Website | https://ihaveadhd.com/home -Kristen's Instagram |   / i.have.adhd.podcast   -ADHD Symptoms | https://ihaveadhd.com/adhdsymptoms -Get the FREE Perfectionism Course | https://ihaveadhd.com/perfectionism -Subscribe to the I Have ADHD Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify | https://ihaveadhd.com/podcasts -Get coached by Kristen in FOCUSED | https://ihaveadhd.com/focusedcoaching #adhd #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autismandadhd