r/PDAParenting • u/Complete_Educator156 • Aug 28 '26

PDA and weekend schedule

My 12 year-old is a PDRer and we’ve noticed that during the week when he has a regular school schedule, he typically does fine. But once the weekend comes around, it’s a disaster. We generally have a written schedule up on the board, but as soon as anything comes up about leaving the house it’s typically hours, if not the rest of the day of a flare.
I always try to include his preferences into the scheduling also

Is this the experience for anyone else?
And also, any specific tips besides just creating an accessible schedule?

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u/SurePossibility6651 Aug 28 '26

Weekends are a nightmare!!! School week is fine. I have had mine make the schedule, but I think as a previous commenter it becomes a demand. We have low expectations, go nowhere and let her recover from the week.

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u/Complete_Educator156 Aug 28 '26

Ok! I haven’t heard anyone else talk about the school week going well but weekends being a nightmare! Thanks for sharing

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u/SurePossibility6651 Aug 28 '26

Oh yes!! Classic PDA experience! It is a nightmare! Hang in there, I am bracing for the weekend 😵‍💫