Episode 14: Pathological Demand Avoidance or Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA)

Join Mary McKone, EdD and parent Shanon Melling for an incredible conversation about the journey of working together.  Thank you for joining us Shanon! Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they discuss and answer some frequently asked questions about reflex integration. Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com  

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they continue their discussion on rhythmic movements. Learn about the research on rhythm and how the pace of rhythmic movements matter more than you may think. Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com  

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they chat with the founder of Rhythmic Movement Training International (RMTi), Moira Dempsey. Hear about Moira's approach to reflex integration and check out her books to learn more! Thank you Moira Dempsey! Moira's Books: Movement Matters (2026), Beyond the Sea Squirt: A Journey with Reflexes (2019), and Movements that Heal (2011) RMTi website: https://rhythmicmovement.org/ Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com  

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they continue their discussion of vision and neuroreflexes with Macson Lee, OD, FOVDRA, Optometrist.  Thank you Dr. Macson Lee! Find Dr. Macson Lee: https://www.convergeneurooptometry.com/ Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com    

Join Dr. Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they talk about vision. There is so much more to vision than we realize. Listen to hear how vision and neuroreflexes are connected. Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com   *Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. 

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they talk about the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex or STNR. They discuss how STNR actually has 3 parts, and how it plays a roll in handwriting, vision and more.    Don't forget to check out Mary's online course on August 15! Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com   *Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. 

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they discuss the profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance or Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA). This is often described as a behavior profile, but listen to hear how PDA can be viewed through a lens of reflexes and polyvagal theory, not just behavior.  Resource: https://pdanorthamerica.org/what-is-pda/ Sign-Up for Mary's upcoming course on neuro-reflexes: brain-works.org Email us: [email protected] Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com   *Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.       

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they talk about the "mysterious" Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR). They discuss the role of TLR in posture, fatigue, emotional regulation, and more. They chat about treatment strategies and remind everyone that they are trained in these specific techniques and that child safety is the ALWAYS the priority.   Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com   *Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. 

Join Mary McKone, EdD and Angela Zielinski, DPT as they continue their deep dive into a case study on emotional regulation. In part two they discuss how neuroreflexes and the vagus nerve contribute to emotional regulation.  Find Mary: brain-works.org https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16pJRda2Q9/; https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14PzemyNcUT/ Find Angela: angelapt.com and rainbowdragonbooks.com *Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.