Anxiety Fueled Behaviors

  • Melissa Packwood
Anxiety Fueled Behaviors

Many of my clients and their families have been diagnosed with or suspect they have Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), an Autism profile characterized by demand avoidance caused by anxiety. Demand avoidance can look like a meltdown, walking or running away, mutism, or any number of other ways. Understanding that a behavior is fueled by anxiety, […]

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Melissa Packwood

Melissa Packwood, M.S.Ed., is a certified teacher and works as a behavioral and educational consultant. She speaks at conferences, professional development seminars and private events. As a parent and professional her goal is to help others learn about special needs, and work as a teammate with all stakeholders to aid student learning and growth. She can be contacted at [email protected] or MelissaPackwood.com.

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