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What if the behaviors that look defiant are actually signs of a nervous system under constant threat?
In this episode, Rabbi Shoshana unpacks PDA, also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, and explains how nervous system sensitivity, autonomy, and co-regulation shape behavior in neurodivergent kids. She explores why traditional approaches often fail, how modern life intensifies dysregulation, and what it means to truly trust a child rather than assume oppositional intent.
Get ready to rethink “difficult behavior,” understand what may really be happening beneath the surface, and walk away with a more compassionate, nervous-system-informed way to support your family.
👉 Click the link below to find this podcast episode and more over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oylUs1EO7T0
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