SLP 350: PDA & Supporting the Drive for Autonomy with Expert Guests Laura Kerby & Eliza Flicker

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✅ PDA Definition: Drive for autonomy, not pathological demand avoidance.
✅ Demand Types: Internal and external demands create cumulative pressure.
✅ Boiling Kettle: Anxiety builds quietly, small triggers cause big crises.
✅ Crisis Recovery: Children need time and space after overwhelm.
✅ School Environment: Flexible schools with strong relationships make huge difference.
✅ Safe Relationships: Authentic connections reduce anxiety and increase coping.
✅ Perfectionism: Self-sabotage maintains autonomy when fear of failure exists.

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