Distressed Behaviours: A PDAer’s Perspective (Two-Part Podcast)

Distressed Behaviours: A PDAer’s Perspective (Two-Part Podcast)

This two-part podcast is included in our monthly and annual subscriptions, or can be purchased individually. It offers extended lived experience, deep insight and practical understanding into distressed behaviours from the perspective of a PDAer.

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Understanding distressed behaviours through the eyes of someone with lived experience can transform the way we support PDAers. This two-part series combines honest reflection with compassionate insight to help parents, carers, professionals and PDAers themselves make sense of behaviours that arise from overwhelm, regulation challenges and emotional pressure.

In Part 1, we explore core experiences and emotional states that contribute to distressed behaviours — including sensory overload, unexpected demand, emotional expression and what it feels like from the inside out.

Part 2 goes deeper into how these experiences play out in everyday life and relationships, exploring practical reflections, adaptive responses and insight into co-regulation, support strategies and empathy-based approaches that honour autonomy and emotional safety.

Created by the PDA Society with contributions from people with lived experience and professionals in the field.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the PDA Society. While we aim to provide balanced and inclusive discussions, individual experiences and perspectives may vary. The PDA Society is committed to using language and terminology that reflects the preferences of PDAers and autistic people, but sometimes our guests may use language and terminology which differs. Appearance on our podcast is not an endorsement of an individual, and not all of our guests will align with our position on the issues discussed.