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PDA and ADHD: Understanding the Overlap and Key Differences (2026)

PDA and ADHD are frequently confused, and frequently co-occur. Learn the key differences, why both are so often missed together, and what support actually works when both profiles are present.

Stephanie Bermed - April 12, 2026

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Teens & Adults

Adult ADHD Daily Systems | 30 Printable Routines for Real Life Structure

Struggling to start, stay on track, or wind down? This 38-page printable system was built for the adult ADHD brain, not the brain you wish you had.

Stephanie Bermed - April 11, 2026

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Teens & Adults

ODD in Adults: When Defiance Is Misunderstood

Oppositional Defiant Disorder doesn't end in childhood. Discover the neurological roots, real symptoms, and evidence-based strategies for adults with ODD, plus a recommended visual guide by BERMED.

Stephanie Bermed - March 30, 2026

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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools: 6 Essential Steps to Keep Your Child Safe (2026)

Stephanie Bermed - October 29, 2026 0

Restraint and seclusion in schools: definitions, data, state rules, warning signs, 6 steps after an incident and prevention-first plans.

Manifestation Determination: 2 Powerful Questions That Protect Your Child (2026)

Stephanie Bermed - October 29, 2026 0

Manifestation determination explained: when it is required, the 2 questions, the 45-day rule, how to prepare and what to say.

ODD Symptoms in Adults: A Self-Check Checklist

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Comprehensive Overview for Parents and Educators

Stephanie Bermed - March 28, 2026 2

A complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) for parents and educators: signs, causes and supportive strategies.

PDA in the Classroom: Strategies That Work for Teachers (2026)

Stephanie Bermed - October 12, 2026 0

PDA in the classroom needs a different approach. Learn why rewards backfire and how choice, declarative language, and low demands help students with PDA.

Accommodation Cheat Sheet for Special Education: IEP, 504 & RTI/MTSS [Free PDF]

Stephanie Bermed - April 19, 2026 0

Accommodation cheat sheet for special education: 130+ IEP accommodations, 504 supports & RTI/MTSS strategies. Free PDF download for teachers and IEP teams.

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