Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA)

Also referred to as Pathological Demand Avoidance

Demand avoidanceResistance to demands is a characteristic experienced by and observed in some autistic people. It is sometimes labelled as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), but there is debate about the evidence for and usefulness of this label.

Autism & PDAAutism & PDA PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is widely understood to be a profile on the autism spectrum, though we are still at an early stage in our understanding and PDA research is in its infancy. Whilst autism is a widely recognised term, our understanding of the full

Autism PDA ExplainedIn this post, we'll explore what PDA is, and its core characteristics. So whether you're a caregiver, parent, or just someone interested in learning more about autism PDA, this infographic is for you.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Autism: A Guide For Allies - Reframing AutismEveryone experiences ‘demand avoidance’ from time to time – that is, resisting the idea of doing something that has been […]

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