The PDA Parenting Podcast
A podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
The PDA Parenting Podcast
Latest Episodes
When Learning Shuts Down: PDA, School Trauma, and Why Traditional Education Stops Working (Part 2)
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:55
When Learning Shuts Down: PDA, School Trauma, and Why Traditional Education Stops Working (Part 1)
What happens when learning shuts down - at school, at home, everywhere?In Part One of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by educator and consultant Danielle Rodda to talk about why learning becomes unsafe for so many ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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41:47
The “Good Mom” Myth: How PDA Parents Can Break Free from Holiday Judgment and Comparison
The holidays hit PDA parents harder - and it’s not your fault. In this episode, we break down why judgment, comparison, overwhelm, and the “good mom” myth intensify this time of year - and what’s really happening inside your...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:32
Talking About Adoption, Autism & Identity: What to Do When You’re Afraid to Get It Wrong
In this episode, Amy explores why some kids - especially adopted, autistic, or PDA-identifying kids - avoid talking about their story, whether it’s adoption, trauma, or a new diagnosis. Using personal experiences from raising her two daughters,...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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17:38
You Don’t Have to Fix Your Child: The Shift That Changes Everything
In this episode, Amy speaks directly to the part of every parent that whispers, “You’ve got to fix this.”Drawing from her own journey - from years of researching and even attending graduate school to understand her child’s behav...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:51