A one-page educator resource that explains how the fawn response can present in children, particularly those with PDA profiles, demand sensitivity, trauma histories or neurodivergent masking.
It outlines common signs, including people pleasing, overapologising, taking blame, pretending to understand, appearing “fine” at school and becoming distressed at home. It also provides practical strategies to help staff prioritise felt safety, reduce demands and respond without relying on compliance-based approaches.
A one-page educator resource that explains how the fawn response can present in children, particularly those with PDA profiles, demand sensitivity, trauma histories or neurodivergent masking.
It outlines common signs, including people pleasing, overapologising, taking blame, pretending to understand, appearing “fine” at school and becoming distressed at home. It also provides practical strategies to help staff prioritise felt safety, reduce demands and respond without relying on compliance-based approaches.
