Join Anna Kennedy on Women’s Radio Station as she sits down with Steph Curtis, a mother whose journey through autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) diagnosis has become a beacon for other families. Discover how Steph’s youngest daughter Sasha was diagnosed with autism at age two, initially presenting as speech delays before revealing the complex world of extreme behaviors and demand avoidance. Steph shares the pivotal moment when she discovered PDA through online research, describing it as a “light bulb moment” that finally explained her daughter’s unique presentation that differed from other autistic children in their support group. Learn about Steph’s nine-year blogging journey that began the very day of diagnosis, serving as what she calls “free therapy” while educating others about the realities of raising a child with PDA. The conversation explores sibling dynamics, the challenges of misunderstood behaviors, and how Steph transformed her career from toy buyer to PDA trainer, now working with the PDA Society to help other families navigate this complex autism profile.