391 BITESIZE | Is My Child Trying To Manipulate Me or Do They Have PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?

About this episode

This episode discusses whether a child's behavior is manipulation or a sign of PDA.

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People in this episode

Guest: Casey Ehrlich

Topics covered

• PDA
• Pathological Demand Avoidance
• parenting
• manipulation

Keywords

• children
• low-demand parenting
• ADHD

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Kids Who Can’t Be Told What To Do

Places: California

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