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

Pathological Demand Avoidance - People with PDA don’t like demands placed on them even with activities of daily living. Is this an autistic thing, a symptom of autism or a disorder on its own? Listen and decide for yourself.

Here's an online PDA test: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EDA8.pdf

DISCLAIMER: This episode is based on the host's limited experience and knowledge. Some of the information provided relates to non-PDA children and adults and is provided for contrast only. This is not intended to be advice for a parent of a child with PDA or any other person.

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