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Lowering Demands for Children and Teens with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child and everything feels like a negotiation, a meltdown waiting to happen, or a full-blown standoff, you’re not alone. Many parents who pursue autism testing or ADHD testing expecting answers about autism or ADHD or even anxiety are surprised to learn about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a nervous system–based profile […]

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Why Is My Child Failing Tests When He Knows the Material?

Are you a parent in Coral Springs, FL or surrounding areas wondering, “Why is my child failing tests when they know the material?” If so, you are far from alone. At Gold Psych Services, many families come in feeling confused and frustrated. Their child: Studies the night before Understands the concepts Answers practice questions correctly

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