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PDA and medication refusal

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I have a 10 yo daughter with PDA autism (and ADHD) who decided to refuse her medication in early January. We have noticed a big difference from when she took them so we really want her to get back on them, but nothing we have tried works. Anyone with some experience they want to share? We are grasping for straws at this point. Help

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I admire you you saying that it’s her choice (and she’s soon going to reach the level of maturity where she should be self-advocating if she isn’t already). But my question is, what will you do if she chooses to stop the meds and doesn’t want to go back on them?

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I have no idea to be honest. Pivot I guess, just not sure where to

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