Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathological demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathological demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour. Learn strategies for reducing conflict and increasing cooperation.
About the speciality
About the speciality
Explosive reactions can come from anxiety or defiance. I work with parents of children with PDA and behavioural challenges using SPACE and structured, evidence-based strategies. Much of the early work is about changing the parent's side of the loop, since nagging and repeated prompts usually make defiance worse, not better. I help you get clear on what your child receives unconditionally, what they earn, and exactly how they earn it, and when the behaviour is anxiety-driven, coaching parents through SPACE can shift it without forcing the child into sessions. The goal is calmer routines, fewer battles, and stronger relationships at home.
Explosive reactions can come from anxiety or defiance. I work with parents of children with PDA and behavioural challenges using SPACE and structured, evidence-based strategies. Much of the early work is about changing the parent's side of the loop, since nagging and repeated prompts usually make defiance worse, not better. I help you get clear on what your child receives unconditionally, what they earn, and exactly how they earn it, and when the behaviour is anxiety-driven, coaching parents through SPACE can shift it without forcing the child into sessions. The goal is calmer routines, fewer battles, and stronger relationships at home.
Explosive reactions can come from anxiety or defiance. I work with parents of children with PDA and behavioural challenges using SPACE and structured, evidence-based strategies. Much of the early work is about changing the parent's side of the loop, since nagging and repeated prompts usually make defiance worse, not better. I help you get clear on what your child receives unconditionally, what they earn, and exactly how they earn it, and when the behaviour is anxiety-driven, coaching parents through SPACE can shift it without forcing the child into sessions. The goal is calmer routines, fewer battles, and stronger relationships at home.
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General FAQs
ADHD
Anxiety
OCD
Screen Time
School Refusal
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD
Parenting Support (SPACE Model)
Procrastination
Performance Psychology
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Substance Use
Does this mean my child has a diagnosis?
What if school refusal or sibling conflict is part of the problem?
Can things really get better?
What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?
What does PDA or demand avoidance look like at home?
How do you help with PDA or defiant behavior?
General FAQs
ADHD
Anxiety
OCD
Screen Time
School Refusal
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD
Parenting Support (SPACE Model)
Procrastination
Performance Psychology
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Substance Use
Does this mean my child has a diagnosis?
What if school refusal or sibling conflict is part of the problem?
Can things really get better?
What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?
What does PDA or demand avoidance look like at home?
How do you help with PDA or defiant behavior?
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About the clinician
About the clinician
Dr Rick Smith, is a dual-doctorate clinical psychologist in Hong Kong specialising in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and performance psychology. He works with adults and adolescents in his Central Hong Kong practice and online.
Dr Rick Smith, is a dual-doctorate clinical psychologist in Hong Kong specialising in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and performance psychology. He works with adults and adolescents in his Central Hong Kong practice and online.
Dr Rick Smith, is a dual-doctorate clinical psychologist in Hong Kong specialising in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and performance psychology. He works with adults and adolescents in his Central Hong Kong practice and online.