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Episode 17 - Pathological Demand Avoidance

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness Diane Gould, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder & Executive Director of PDA North America, discusses an issue that impacts some autistic folks – Pathological Demand Avoidance – and how they can deal with this to experience more…

Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331

PDA expert and autism self-advocate Diane Gould, LCSW discusses Pervasive Demand Avoidance (previously known as Pathological Demand Avoidance). Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in serving autistic individuals. As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America,…

All Our Instincts About Behavior Are Wrong

Please join us for “All Our Instincts About Behavior Are Wrong” with Diane Gould. Diane Gould is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in serving autistic individuals. As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America, she founded the annual PDA North America conference held in…

Episode 47: Ruth Fidler (Educational Consultant) - Fostering Acceptance and Flexibility in Education

Send us Fan Mail Renowned educational consultant Ruth Fidler joins us to unravel the complex world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and its profound impact on educational settings. Through Ruth's journey and her deep connection with children who develop differently, we gain insights into the …

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Diane Gould

Stay tuned for the transcript, which will be available shortly after publication on SpecialEd.fm. Host: Dana Jonson Guest: Diane Gould Guest Title and Bio: Diane Gould is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience working with neurodivergent children, adults, and their fam…

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Diane Gould

Stay tuned for the transcript, which will be available shortly after publication on SpecialEd.fm. Host: Dana Jonson Guest: Diane Gould Guest Title and Bio: Diane Gould is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience working with neurodivergent children, adults, and their fam…

Trauma, Autonomy, and Advocacy: Navigating PDA with Julia Daunt and Ruth Fidler

In this episode of the Able to Care Podcast, host Andy Baker sits down with Julia Daunt and Ruth Fidler, co-authors of Being Julia. Together, they explore the realities of living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), how it intersects with ADHD and psychotic episodes, and the challenges of navi…

Robyn Interviews Author, Therapist and PDA Expert, Diane Gould

In this episode, Robyn and Diane chat about the nuances of neurodivergence; the nervous system, basic needs, safety and the PDA lens. Do you feel we are part of a society that embraces all neurotypes? Are we celebrating childhood and autonomy in developmentally appropriate ways? Whether you are an …

Voice, Vision, and Validation: A Conversation With Diane Gould on Empowering Neurodivergent Lives

In this powerful episode of The PDA Parenting Podcast, host Amy Kotha is joined by Diane Gould, LCSW - a veteran therapist, late-diagnosed autistic woman, and Director of PDA North America. Diane shares her personal journey to discovering her neurodivergence and how it informs her professional miss…

Understanding PDA in Kids: Demand Avoidance, Anxiety, and the Drive for Autonomy (AuDHD/Autism)

If your child looks “fine” at school but falls apart at home, melts down over everyday expectations (homework, transitions, getting out the door), or is sliding into school refusal, this episode will help you make sense of what might be going on, especially when autism, AuDHD, and anxiety are part …