by Unschooling With PDA
A podcast for parents navigating the complexities of raising children with the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile of autism. Join host Rose, a late diagnosed autistic mum, as we explore her and other parents' experiences with PDA, home education, unschooling, and the challenges of being a parent as a late-diagnosed or undiagnosed neurodivergent person. This podcast aims to create a supportive space for sharing experiences, emphasising that you're not alone on this often difficult journey. Gain practical strategies, insights, and a sense of community where we all understand both the ups and downs of parenting and home educating a PDAer.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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12/21/2023
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February 16, 2025
<p>In this podcast episode, we meet Sarah, a single mum of two from Bristol, about her experiences navigating life with her 12 year old PDAer daughter, Isla, and Isla's older brother. Sarah shares insights from her journey, detailing the challenges of finding the right educational setting for Isla, the difficulties with local authorities, her transition to home education, and her passion for advocacy within the special educational needs community. Sarah also reflects on personal growth, self-care, staying optimistic, and balancing the dynamics of parenting two children with different needs while finishing her degree and planning to pursue a career in social work.</p><br><p><strong>Sarah & Isla's Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdaspectrumgirl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pdaspectrumgirl</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 17, 2024
Rose shares practical strategies and personal experiences for creating a low-stress Christmas with autistic & PDA children, promoting incremental growth and comfort.
September 16, 2024
<p>A conversation with Kate Steer at <a href="https://www.nurturedneurokids.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Nurtured Neuro Kids</strong></a>, a neurodivergent family coach and education consultant. We explore her journey as a parent raising a PDA child while reflecting on how her child psychology background has influenced her approach to parenting. </p><br><p>Kate discusses the challenges of meeting a child’s individual needs, focusing on conscious and intentional parenting methods. We also talk about common misconceptions in neurodivergent child development and the critical role of creating supportive, understanding environments for children who are struggling, to allow them to thrive, regardless of what, if any, diagnosis the child haspodc. Kate offers valuable insights on the importance of meeting children where they are rather than forcing them into expected roles, helping parents understand the difference between managing vs controlling their child’s environment.</p><br><p>Kate's Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nurturedneurokids" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nurturedneurokids</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Casey
Michelle Livock and Monique Mitchelson
Debbie Reber
Robyn Gobbel
Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
Keep It Light Media / Spotify Studios
Esther Jones
Heidi Steel
Wondery
PDA Society
Samantha Johnson
Georgina Durrant
The New York Times
Mark Allen
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