{"podcast":{"title":"Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different","slug":"autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310","podcast_index_feed_id":6469310,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/1_fWTntN","website_url":"https://EveryBrainIsDifferent.castos.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d4bea28c-70af-466b-9e72-a9624061a694/651f5427-a363-441c-8148-fc734868b686/3000x3000/sf-20new-20podcast-20button-20nov-207.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Samantha Foote","episode_count":195,"summary":"Welcome to Every Brain is Different, the podcast designed for parents raising kids with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions. Discover practical parenting strategies, expert insights, and real-life stories that highlight the strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals. Join us to connect with a supportive community of parents, gain tools to help your child thrive, and celebrate the unique ways every brain works. If you're looking for inspiration, effective parenting strategies, or simply a sense of connection, tune into Every Brain is Different and join a community that truly understands. Website: www.everybrainisdifferent.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferent TikTok: www.tiktok.com/everybrainsidifferent YouTube: www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T08:22:08.601669+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your PDA Child Isn’t Being Defiant and How to Support Them (Ep. 143 Rerun)","slug":"why-your-pda-child-isn-t-being-defiant-and-how-to-support-them-ep-143-rerun","published_at":"2026-08-24T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/why-your-pda-child-isn-t-being-defiant-and-how-to-support-them-ep-143-rerun","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310","url":"https://EveryBrainIsDifferent.castos.com","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/88d0ba76-111a-4570-a33d-bffe2d697727/79fa0ed6-93fc-4f80-b5ca-315276326132/episodes/audio/group/3c1ae213-1f2a-4ffa-83b8-2e1d57d324ac/group-item/63563c5e-9789-4c57-b76e-3d32d9443206/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=1_fWTntN","summary":"In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss strategies for effectively parenting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). They emphasize the importance of collaboration over direct demands to help children feel more in control and safe, which mitigates reactive behaviors. They explain how giving children choices and involving them in decision-making can prevent the activation of their parasympathetic nervous system, which is linked to anxiety and defensive behaviors. Practical examples like offering options instead of direct commands are given and the importance of flexibility and patience in parenting, particularly for neurodivergent families is discussed. Samantha and Lauren also highlight the significance of co-regulation and maintaining a calm demeanor to support a child's sense of autonomy and safety. A PDA cheat sheet with useful scripts and strategies is available for listeners.","meta_description":"In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss strategies for effectively parenting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). They emphasize the im…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1558,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/episodes/why-your-pda-child-isn-t-being-defiant-and-how-to-support-them-ep-143-rerun/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autistic-and-adhd-kids-parenting-strategies-every-brain-is-different-6469310/why-your-pda-child-isn-t-being-defiant-and-how-to-support-them-ep-143-rerun.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}