New article about PDA

[Lecka]

https://www.socialthinking.com/Articles?name=what-is-pathological-demand-avoidance-syndrome&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ar_fb_blk/wht_boy_pda&utm_campaign=ar-fb-what-is-pathological-demand-avoidance-syndrome&fbclid=IwAR0124hrzhr_m8pZtwQbcVcOFySyyN9hqN5voJlEidtdyhkJ3hbEW8hSMrQ

This came up on my Facebook this morning.  

[Kanin]

I'm experiencing something with a student that sounds similar to this. It feels like a really challenging problem to approach.

[PeterPan]

1 hour ago, Kanin said:

I'm experiencing something with a student that sounds similar to this. It feels like a really challenging problem to approach.

https://jessicaminahan.com  This BCBA specializes in it. She consults with schools and jokes that she likes to be given the kids with the most profanity, lol. Anyways, I went to a workshop with her, amazing stuff. She has a whole page of resources. Almost anything you could find of her, like maybe a youtube of her talking or her books, would be immensely valuable. The most clear thinker I've come across and she ties it back to self awareness. Not that self awareness is the sole solution, but it is. She's going at it her way, but looking into Kelly Mahler's stuff would give you more complete info on that piece.

[PeterPan]

1 hour ago, Kanin said:

I'm experiencing something with a student that sounds similar to this. It feels like a really challenging problem to approach.

https://jessicaminahan.com/wp-content/uploads/Increasing-work-and-Reducing-Opp-hndouts.pdf  something short

https://www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/Unrestrained-Episode-18-Guest-Jessica-Minahan

 

Edited January 15, 2021 by PeterPan

[Kanin]

11 hours ago, PeterPan said:

https://jessicaminahan.com  This BCBA specializes in it. She consults with schools and jokes that she likes to be given the kids with the most profanity, lol. Anyways, I went to a workshop with her, amazing stuff. She has a whole page of resources. Almost anything you could find of her, like maybe a youtube of her talking or her books, would be immensely valuable. The most clear thinker I've come across and she ties it back to self awareness. Not that self awareness is the sole solution, but it is. She's going at it her way, but looking into Kelly Mahler's stuff would give you more complete info on that piece.

Wow, thanks!! I'll give this a look over the weekend. I know the parent is having a hard time, too. Homework is the absolute worst at their house. 

[Storygirl]

Thanks for sharing.

What is interesting for me is that DS16 has always behaved with aggressive arguing and demand avoidance at home, but at school, he has always behaved like this (including the fact that DS loves humor): "What was interesting about his eventual re-entry into the group was that he remained completely silent. He didn’t actively participate in verbal discussions or humor, his hallmark. He wasn’t withdrawn; he was unusually quiet and hesitant to respond and without humor in the group. His silence was the indication of a student for whom the group dynamics were overwhelming."

Also interesting is the connection made in the article to anxiety. Now that DS is taking medications for his anxiety, his arguing at home has gone way, way, way down. Way down. And we've had some comments from teachers this year that he is contributing more to classroom discussions. So things have improved in both environments. I would say that DS would meet all five of those key points listed.

 

Edited January 17, 2021 by Storygirl

[prairiewindmomma]

On 1/16/2021 at 8:29 PM, Storygirl said:

Thanks for sharing.

What is interesting for me is that DS16 has always behaved with aggressive arguing and demand avoidance at home, but at school, he has always behaved like this (including the fact that DS loves humor): "What was interesting about his eventual re-entry into the group was that he remained completely silent. He didn’t actively participate in verbal discussions or humor, his hallmark. He wasn’t withdrawn; he was unusually quiet and hesitant to respond and without humor in the group. His silence was the indication of a student for whom the group dynamics were overwhelming."

Also interesting is the connection made in the article to anxiety. Now that DS is taking medications for his anxiety, his arguing at home has gone way, way, way down. Way down. And we've had some comments from teachers this year that he is contributing more to classroom discussions. So things have improved in both environments. I would say that DS would meet all five of those key points listed.

 

Yes, this bit stood out to me too. I needed to see this. Thanks for sharing!!