Episode 03 - Meet the parents - Ken

09/02/2025 32 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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In this episode I talk with Ken, a Wellington father of two neurodivergent boys. We talk about advocating for your child and what that looks like in different spaces as well as PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) which is a profile of autism.There are a few acronyms mentioned so here's a glossary:ASD - Autism Spectrum DisorderPDA - Pathological Demand AvoidanceCDS - Child Development ServiceADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderCAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServiceND - Neurodivergent or NeurodiverseOT - Occupational TherapistSunflower lanyard: Hidden disabilities sunflower scheme | aviation.govt.nz