A calm, clear guide for parents and professionals who need help sorting through the labels and figuring out what to do next.

When a child resists everything (even things they enjoy) it’s natural to start asking hard questions.

Is it ADHD?
Is it ODD?
Could it be PDA (even if no one’s mentioned it yet)?

This printable fact sheet breaks down the key differences between three commonly confused profiles, without pressure, jargon, or judgment. Whether you’re a parent navigating impossible behaviors at home or a professional trying to support a family in distress, this guide offers steady insight and practical clarity.

Inside This Download:

• A plain-language breakdown of PDA, ODD, and ADHD including what they look like and how they really differ

• The deeper patterns beneath shutdowns, outbursts, and refusals

• Why a child might behave one way at school and the opposite at home

• Gentle suggestions for what to do (even without a diagnosis)

• Validation for caregivers who’ve been blamed, brushed off, or told “it’s just parenting”