Some children and young people may show PDA in more overt, aggressive ways, while others may mask their feelings and avoid demands quietly... You can begin to support your child or young person by: Understanding how your child experiences PDA, through reading about the condition and the feelings that can be associated with it, like anxiety and frustration Adjusting your expectations to consider how your reactions and parenting style can be altered

In the safety of home they may let their feelings out – you might see them becoming angry more often, or they may be quiet and withdrawn or seem ‘clingy’... Try and put these feelings to one side whilst you are with your child

Some children and young people may show PDA in more overt, aggressive ways, while others may mask their feelings and avoid demands quietly... You can begin to support your child or young person by: Understanding how your child experiences PDA, through reading about the condition and the feelings that can be associated with it, like anxiety and frustration Adjusting your expectations to consider how your reactions and parenting style can be altered

Are there some events, foods activities that make for better or worse nights for your child? Your child may be especially sensitive to sights, sounds, feelings and sensations

Find out more about Children and Young People's Emotional Health Your Feelings Talking & Listening Listening as well as talking helps your child to know they can share their views and talk to you

  Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) involves a young person being sensitive to feelings of rejection and experiencing intense emotional pain when they think they have endured some form of rejection... For example: Supporting your child to listen in conversations but encouraging active listening Encouraging your child to practice social skills through role-play, conversation prompts or visualisation (rehearsing conver

Babies have to get used to feelings like, hunger, discomfort and loneliness... When you are sensitive to your baby's feelings they learn to trust that they always have you on their side to help them

For example: An obsession is an unwanted or unpleasant thought, image or urge that repeatedly enters your mind, causing feelings of anxiety or unease...  A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour that you feel you need to do to relieve unpleasant feelings temporarily

It is not always easy to get adolescents to share their thoughts and feelings with you, especially if they have differences in their communication style... Some young people might need extra support to understand social rules and cues, nonverbal language and consider other people's thoughts and feelings