I don’t believe Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Extreme Anxiety are exactly the same thing. Thinking of them as the same can lead to different types of support and treatment (expsure, cognitive behavioral therapy, medication) which may not be the right approach for a PDA child or teen either right now or ever. 🩷 Not sure if your child is PDA? Our free 6-minute survey can help you figure it out. Comment “PDAQBeta” and we’ll send you the link. xoxo, Casey | At Peace Parents
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