Many families are desperate for something more helpful than “be consistent with consequences.” For autistic demand avoidance, PDA support strategies rooted in safety, autonomy, and collaboration reduce power struggles and open practical pathways to "yes" at home and school.

Many children and adults who show demand avoidance are not "oppositional" at all. For some, pathological demand avoidance—a profile linked with autism and anxiety—explains why simple requests feel like danger. This article explains pathological demand avoidance, anxiety-driven avoidance, and ODD-style "oppositional" patterns so you can recognize what’s really going on and consider next steps for support.

🧠 Key takeaway:  Insomnia can improve—even with trauma, OCD, or big anxiety in the mix—when we keep the core CBT‑I steps and add a few smart tweaks. If nights have started to feel like a second job, you’re in the right place. Many people tell us they’re exhausted, wired, and worried that their history with trauma , OCD , or anxiety  means sleep is off‑limits. It isn’t. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT‑I)  is a well‑tested approach that helps your brain relearn that bed = sleep,...