# SLP 347: Understanding Perfectionism: The Hidden Fear of Failure in Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, OCD)

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Podcast: [Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019)
Published: 2026-06-08T03:31:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Core Understanding: Perfectionism in neurodivergent kids stems from anxiety, not standards. ✅ ADHD Perfectionism: Won't start, gives up quickly, fears failure intensely. ✅ ODD Perfectionism: Refusal and arguing mask deep vulnerability and control needs. ✅ PDA Perfectionism: Loss of control drives anxiety-driven demand avoidance. ✅ Autism Perfectionism: Rigidity and repetition needed for predictability and rightness. ✅ OCD Perfectionism: Checking behaviors prevent feared catastrophes from happening. ✅ Key Strategy: Tailor support by understanding each diagnosis's underlying drivers. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/perfectionism-in-neurodiverse-children Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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