Editor’s Letter
Dear Readers,
Sometimes, May can be unpredictable: Cool temperatures, warm days, bright sunshine, or dark storms. Like raising a child on the spectrum, a parent might not know what to expect at any given time if certain triggers, like sensory overload or unexpected changes in routine, cause meltdowns. For a child with pathological demand avoidance (PDA), anything that presents as a demand can result in a flood of emotion or a tornado of overwhelm. That is why this month’s theme is “Unlocking PDA.”