--- title: Self-Determination-Blog | Autism description: Autism | Resources and articles about disability advocacy and California's Self-Determination Program. --- [Skip to content](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/autism#main-content) [![nn\_logo\_wide\_white](https://neuronav.org/hs-fs/hubfs/nn_logo_wide_white.png?width=2641&height=640&name=nn_logo_wide_white.png "nn_logo_wide_white")](https://www.neuronav.org/) - [For Individuals](https://neuronav.org/families) - [For Regional Centers](https://neuronav.org/regional-centers) - Knowledge - [Self-Determination Blog](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog) - [Events](https://neuronav.org/events) - [Newsletter Sign Up](https://neuronav.org/newslettersignup) - About Us - [Team](https://neuronav.org/about-us) - [Careers](https://careers.neuronav.org/home) - [GET STARTED](https://neuronav.org/free-consultation-main) Gain knowledge and insight on topics that affect your life # NeuroNav Self-Determination Blog This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## Autism ## Recent Articles - Filter by: - [All](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/all) - [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness) - [Self-Advocacy](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-advocacy) - [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp) - [Independent Living](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living) - [Neurodiversity](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity) - [Independent Living & Life Skills](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living-life-skills) [![An autistic man lovingly holds his service dog against his chest and face.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/67.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/autism-service-dogs-support) [Service Animals](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/service-animals), [Autism](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/autism) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - August 5, 2025 ### [How Can Autism Service Dogs Help Support My Needs?](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/autism-service-dogs-support) Dogs didn’t earn the title of “Man’s Best Friend” without learning to support the needs of those with disabilities. In... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/autism-service-dogs-support) [![Woman with developmental disability giving thumbs down gesture.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/11-1.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/understanding-pathological-demand-avoidance-autism) [Autism](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/autism) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - October 24, 2024 ### [Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Autism: Resources & Tips for Support](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/understanding-pathological-demand-avoidance-autism) Nobody likes being bossed around. Occasional demand avoidance is a natural response for many people and something that... 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