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This episode discusses how to effectively use declarative language when interacting with children who have Pathological Demand Avoidance to reduce power struggles.

Send us Fan Mail How to Use Declarative Language for PDA Successfully If you’re parenting or teaching a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), you’ve probably experienced this moment: You ask your child to do something simple… …and suddenly it turns into a power struggle. Shoes. Homework. Getting dressed. Even everyday requests can trigger anxiety, resistance, or complete shutdown. But what if changing the way you speak could change the entire interaction? In this episode...

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