If your child has PDA, you already know… The more you push, the more they resist. “Just say hello.” “Just take turns.” “Just be polite.” And suddenly you’re in a 45-minute standoff. Teaching social skills to a PDA child isn’t about forcing compliance. It’s about: • Reducing perceived demand • Protecting autonomy • Using language that lowers threat • Building skills without triggering shutdown or meltdown In Issue #188 of Autism Parenting Magazine, we explore: 🧠 PDA-informed approaches to social