Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast

Oct 27 2024 25 ep. 59 mins 24
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The Journeys With PDA coffee chat podcast will be discussing and sharing all things Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile and neurodiversity. Join Heather and Kerissa as we share our journey parenting our autistic PDA children. We will also share our experience in discovering our own neurodivergence! We will be discussing the authentic and honest reality that comes with supporting unique brains. There will be lots of laughs and even some tears.You will find connection, community and co-regulation. You can learn more about Journeys With PDA and Heather & Kerissa at journeyswithpda.com

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EP 25: Autism As A Dynamic Disability

Oct 27 2024 73 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat about recognizing autism as a dynamic disability. This means that autistics abilities and challenges can change and evolve, influenced by personal, social, and environmental factors. Autism, when seen as dynamic, allows for a more holistic understanding of the individual's experiences.Join Heather & Kerissa as they share

EP 24: Special Guest: Vinnie Stars- The Adult PDA Experience; Leveling (Part 2)

Sep 02 2024 67 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa continue our chat with Vinnie Stars about the adult experience of PDA, which includes a fantastic explanation and discussion of "Leveling."Vinnie is a white queer Autistic / ADHD PDA, vision & hearing impaired survivor, speaker, coach and consultantwho channels positive Autistic / Neurodivergent Identity by creating Liberatory

EP 23: Special Guest: Vinnie Stars- The Adult PDA Experience (Part 1)

Aug 27 2024 47 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Vinnie Stars about the adult experience of PDA.Vinnie is a white queer Autistic / ADHD PDA, vision & hearing impaired survivor, speaker, coach and consultantwho channels positive Autistic / Neurodivergent Identity by creating Liberatory Processing Spaces through their business Square Peg; Round Souls.After 30 years "t

EP 22: The Double Empathy Problem

Jul 29 2024 53 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat about an interesting phenomenon known as The Double Empathy Problem. The Double Empathy Problem suggests that when people with very different experiences interact, they will struggle to empathize with each other. This creates misunderstandings between Neurodivergents and Neurotypicals that range from comical to traumatic. Jo

EP 21: Special Guest: Clare Truman - PDA & Education

Jul 13 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Clare Truman. Clare Truman is an education consultant, author, PhD student, and big sister to an autistic young man. She specializes in supporting PDA children and young people to access education.She is the author of ‘The Teacher’s Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Essential Strategies for the Classroom’ publ

EP 20: Special Guest: Donna Henderson- Is This Autism?

Jun 15 2024 56 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Donna Henderson about digging deeper into the characteristics of autism that may be missed by traditional assessments.Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over 30 years. She is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals, particularly those who camouflage, and she is co-au

EP 19: Special Guest: Robyn Gobbel- Big, Baffling Behaviors

May 23 2024 70 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Robin Goebel, a former therapist and play therapist, about supporting children with big baffling behaviors and vulnerable nervous systems. Robin discusses her shift from focusing solely on trauma to a broader understanding of neurodivergent minds and the impact of the autonomic nervous system on behavior. She emphasizes t

EP 18: Special Guest: Sunita Theiss- PDA Flow & Downshifting

Apr 17 2024 51 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with special guest Sunita Theiss.Sunita shares her journey as a mother of neurodivergent children and her own neurodivergent identity. She discusses the process of realizing her family's neurodivergence and the freedom it brought. Sunita also talks about the challenges and joys of raising children with Pathological Demand Av

EP 17: All About Autistic Inertia

Mar 30 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa discuss the concept of autistic inertia and its impact on PDA individuals and autistic people. Autistic inertia refers to the tendency to remain at rest or keep moving in a constant direction, and it plays a significant role in transitions and task-switching. The discussion explores the frustration and discomfort experienced when

EP 16: Special Guest: Lisa Baskin Wright; Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs

Feb 24 2024 65 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Lisa Baskin Wright (IEP Coach) about Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs. Lisa discusses her journey and experiences in supporting families with PDA learners. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and humanizing the child in the IEP process. Lisa also highlights the challenges faced by parents and the need for a common und