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Danielle Dryden
A Psychologically Informed Coach Practitioner


Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Neurodivergent Adults
You sit down to answer a few emails. Your chest tightens. You open one message and it’s a “quick request” with a deadline, a calendar invite, and three follow-ups. You want to reply, you even know what to say, but your brain hits the brakes. Suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, cleaning the sink, doing anything except the thing. For some neurodivergent adults, that stuck feeling isn’t laziness or poor timekeeping. It can be part of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), sometim
Danielle Dryden
6 days ago8 min read


Embracing Self-Acceptance: Redefining What It Means to Be "Good Enough" for the Autistic / ADHD Individual.
Embracing Self-Acceptance: Redefining What It Means to Be "Good Enough" for the Autistic / ADHD Individual.
Danielle Dryden
May 18, 20244 min read


Workplace Neurodiversity Challenges: The Cancelled Meeting
Avoiding the emotional fallout from a cancelled meeting. The ASC-ADHD Coach
Danielle Dryden
Dec 18, 20234 min read


Understanding Autism Through the Double Empathy Theory
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC,also known as ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is...
Danielle Dryden
Sep 7, 20239 min read
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