PDA Question

When everyday demands trigger meltdowns, shutdowns, panic, or explosive reactions, PDA Question helps you understand what may be happening beneath the behavior and find words you can use right now. You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Approaches that work for many children can increase pressure for someone with a PDA profile or an overwhelmed nervous system. PDA Question was created by a parent who has lived these moments and needed practical, low-demand support in real time. Describe what is happening and receive two focused responses: • Understanding: a compassionate explanation of what may be driving the response, plus practical ideas for the moment • Script: calm, natural words to say out loud or use as self-talk PDA-INFORMED AI GUIDANCE PDA Question uses an AI model fine-tuned for PDA-informed support. Its guidance was developed by comparing recurring ideas across multiple independent educational, professional, research, and lived-experience sources, then translating those shared principles into original, practical responses. It is designed to stay nervous-system-aware, autonomy-respecting, and low-demand rather than defaulting to compliance-first advice. The app is centered on PDA and may also be useful when demand sensitivity overlaps with anxiety, OCD-related rigidity, PANS/PANDAS-related overwhelm, school refusal, or burnout. It does not diagnose any condition. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Personalize by age 1-25, role (Parent, Teacher, Therapist, or Self), and response length • Emergency Scripts with situation-specific de-escalation phrases and optional slow read-aloud support • PDA Topics with 33 quick offline guides • PDA Dictionary with searchable terms for IEP meetings, family conversations, and providers • Professional Letters for schools and clinicians, with editing and autosave • Sibling Support with 24+ scenarios, including what to say, what not to say, and why • Partner Sync for sharing scripts and strategies with co-parents and caregivers • History, Schedule Builder, Popular Questions, Success Stories, Activity Library, and Helpful Products INCLUDED FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Emergency Scripts, Crisis Support, PDA Dictionary, PDA Topics, Success Stories, Activity Library, and Helpful Products. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION AI-powered personalized guidance, Professional Letters, Partner Sync, Sibling Support, History, Schedule Builder, and Popular Questions. PRIVACY We do not sell personal data. IMPORTANT Educational support only. Review AI-generated guidance before using it for important decisions. PDA Question does not diagnose or replace medical, mental health, legal, or emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.