SLP 347: Understanding Perfectionism: The Hidden Fear of Failure in Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, OCD)

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✅ Core Understanding: Perfectionism in neurodivergent kids stems from anxiety, not standards.
✅ ADHD Perfectionism: Won't start, gives up quickly, fears failure intensely.
✅ ODD Perfectionism: Refusal and arguing mask deep vulnerability and control needs.
✅ PDA Perfectionism: Loss of control drives anxiety-driven demand avoidance.
✅ Autism Perfectionism: Rigidity and repetition needed for predictability and rightness.
✅ OCD Perfectionism: Checking behaviors prevent feared catastrophes from happening.
✅ Key Strategy: Tailor support by understanding each diagnosis's underlying drivers.

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