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Pathological Demand Avoidance

Meet My Autistic Brain

CHAPTER

Strategies for Providing Alternatives and Choices to Individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

This chapter explores the challenges of making demands and discusses strategies such as negotiation, collaboration, and framing questions in a way that allows for a natural 'no' response. It also considers the impact of consequences, sensory sensitivities, and the importance of understanding and flexibility in approaching individuals with PDA.

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