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Hey @Everyone - Today, I ran a little experiment with my son, Otto. And the results? Nothing short of magic.

But first—some context.

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?

PDA is a profile on the autism spectrum where individuals experience an intense need to resist everyday demands and expectations. These aren’t just “stubborn” behaviors. The resistance often comes from a deep-rooted anxiety or need for control—especially when things feel uncertain.

Here are a few hallmarks of PDA:

Hey @Everyone - @Bianca Paredes is hosting a women's circle in Westerly starting tomorrow night at 5:30 pm at her farm. All Ocean State kids mamas are welcome to join and there are a few spots left. You can learn more and register here: https://www.oceanstatekids.com/nurture-the-mothers-monday

Any fellow goosenecks here

Hey @Everyone -- our girl @Sam Sweet had a genius idea. Read below.

www.oceanstatekids.com

created by Sam Sweet THE PLAYDATE THREAD  — a casual group chat created just for parents looking to keep the fun going beyond our regular meetups (and to make sure your SPACES notifications are more relentless than ever!). Whether you're planning a beach afternoon, a playground sesh, or a last-minute ice cream run, this is your go-to spot for spontaneous hangouts, sharing weekend adventures, and seeing who’s up to tag along—for the sake of our collective sanity. As our families grow closer, this space invites more connection, more community, and more play — because childhood is better when it’s shared.

THE PLAYDATE THREAD — a casual group chat created just for parents looking to keep the fun going beyond our regular meetups (and to make sure your SPACES notifications are more relentless than ever!). Whether you're planning a beach afternoon, a playground sesh, or a last-minute ice cream run, this is your go-to spot for spontaneous hangouts, sharing weekend adventures, and seeing who’s up to tag along—for the sake of our collective sanity. As our families grow closer, this space invites more connection, more community, and more play — because childhood is better when it’s shared.