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PDA, ('pathological demand avoidance', or as I prefer to call it, 'persistent drive for autonomy') is not just task refusal. 💜 It can also show up as avoidance of 'perceived' demands, which can be as simple as someone wanting you to read a book or watch a movie they liked.❤️ It happens this way for me frequently, as you see here, when my dad wanted me to read a book he really enjoyed, my brain perceived it as a demand and automatically shut down. 🤷🏻 My Mom noticed what was happening, and was

So what is PDA? 👇👇 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) was a term first penned in the 1980’s by Professor Elizabeth Newson. She began investigating a complex group of children who were similar to each other but confusing to professionals in that the children shared some common challenges with autistic children yet were not so typical in their presentation. However, in studying these individuals she began to notice some similarities that all of the children shared – the central feature being ‘a

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Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is the key to supporting children who experience extreme anxiety around demands. That’s why Can I Tell You About Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome? is such a powerful book—it explains PDA from a child’s perspective, making it easier for teachers, parents, and peers to understand. 📖 Inside, you’ll find: ✅ A first-person account from a child with PDA ✅ Practical strategies for parents and educators ✅ Insights to help neurotypical children sup