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PDA 101

Discover what PDA is, its main characteristics, and the ways it can impact everyday life. Learn practical strategies & approaches to effectively support-

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Assessment & Diagnosis

This section explains how professionals carry out evaluations to identify PDA. Learn what the process involves and what to expect from a formal assessment.

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PDA Burnout

PDA burnout is intense overwhelm that can affect a child’s energy and behavior. This section explains the signs and ways to support recovery.

  

What is Burnout?

PDA burnout is a state of nervous-system overload that happens when a child with a PDA profile experiences sustained demands, pressure, or loss of autonomy over time. It is not laziness, defiance, or regression but rather a protective shutdown after too much stress. Burnout can look sudden, but it usually builds quietly over weeks, months or even years. Please see below several resources to support your child: