SLP 347: Understanding Perfectionism: The Hidden Fear of Failure in Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, OCD)

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Jun 8, 2026 · 26m

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✅ Core Understanding: Perfectionism in neurodivergent kids stems from anxiety, not standards.

✅ ADHD Perfectionism: Won't start, gives up quickly, fears failure intensely.

✅ ODD Perfectionism: Refusal and arguing mask deep vulnerability and control needs.

✅ PDA Perfectionism: Loss of control drives anxiety-driven demand avoidance.

✅ Autism Perfectionism: Rigidity and repetition needed for predictability and rightness.

✅ OCD Perfectionism: Checking behaviors prevent…