Episode 205: What to do when your child can’t go to school: Learning about PDA with Eliza Fricker

Update: 2023-06-25

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Episode 205: What to do when your child can’t go to school: Learning about PDA with Eliza Fricker

Learn about PDA. The podcast discusses PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and its impact on individuals, particularly children. It emphasizes the importance of creating a suitable environment for individuals with PDA to thrive and highlights the positive qualities of individuals with PDA.

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Discussed in this episode:

✅ The diagnosis that made Eliza realise why she had to parent differently

✅ Importance of consistency instead of planning for PDA

✅ Classroom strategies for PDA

✅ Focusing on Fun and meeting the child where they’re at

✅ Strategies of low-demand parenting

✅ About Eliza’s best selling book: Can’t Not Won’t

Recognising Individual Progress: Understanding that every child’s growth trajectory is different.

Building Relationships: The significance of rapport with children, especially those with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).

Non-traditional Learning Methods: The value of activities like cooking or gardening, which can be less stressful and more engaging for some children.

Positive Outlook: The need for educators to maintain a positive outlook and focus on creating the right environment for each child.

‘Tomorrow Box’ Strategy: A strategy that allows children to postpone tasks they don’t feel like doing today, fostering a sense of control and reducing anxiety.

Consistency: The importance of maintaining consistency in our approach to every situation, providing a stable and calm environment for children.

Repair and Rebuild: The idea of taking time to repair and rebuild after stressful periods, allowing for slow and steady progress.

Right to Choose: The importance of giving children the right to choose and respecting their different timeframes and boundaries.

Use of Illustrations: The use of illustrations and doodling as a form of expression and a tool for concentration and processing information.

Collaboration: The need for collaboration among all adults involved in a child’s life, including parents and professionals, to ensure the best outcomes for the child.

Each point is connected to the next, illustrating the interconnectedness of these concepts in creating a supportive and effective learning environment for children.