This week, we're unpacking the Thriving Kids Program announcement, workshopping how you can manage difficult conversations when someone separates the person from the diagnosis, and managing clients with low muscle tone.

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Michael and Eleanor unpack Pathological Demand Avoidance and Oppositional Defiance Disorder and, walk you through the differences, how to manage the challenges, and useful resources to help build your toolkit.

Resources:
Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Their Anxiety - Dr. Theresa Kidd - https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/dr-theresa-kidds-book
Yellow Lady Bugs -https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/
Reframing Autism - https://reframingautism.org.au/
PDA Society - https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
ABOUT AUTISM AND PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE (PDA) PROFILE (SA Gov) - https://www.education.sa.gov.au/docs/support-and-inclusion/practice-guidance/About-autism-and-pathological-demand-avoidance-PDA-profile.pdf
The Declarative Language Handbook - Linda K Murphy - https://www.declarativelanguage.com/about-declarative-language-handbook

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Michael shares his top strategies for communicating with neurodivergent young people - insights that go beyond the therapy room.

Whether you're a health professional, educator, student, AHA or just want to foster more inclusive conversations in everyday life, this podcast is for you.

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