Declarative Language and PDA

Pathological Demand AvoidanceDeclarative Language
Written By Amanda Mc Guinness
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Declarative Language Neuro Insight Series

This declarative language neuro insight series explores:

  • What declarative language is

  • Linda Murphy’s declarative language framework

  • Declarative vs imperative communication

  • Direct and indirect declarative language

  • PDA, autonomy, and communication pressure

  • Nervous system safety and neuroception

  • Co-regulation and relational communication

  • Burnout and low-demand connection

  • Declarative language examples for everyday situations.

The series draws on neuroaffirmative practice, declarative language frameworks, PDA-informed approaches, Polyvagal-informed perspectives, relational communication theory, and lived Autistic insight.

Whether you are a parent, educator, therapist, support professional, or neurodivergent adult, this hub is designed to support deeper understanding of communication through a relational, autonomy-supportive, and nervous-system-informed lens.

Amanda Mc Guinness https://www.littlepuddins.ie
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