3min chapter

My Friend Autism cover image

Demand Avoidance & Autism

My Friend Autism

CHAPTER

The Connection Between Demand Avoidance and Autism

Demand avoidance isn't at a clinically diagnosed level, but we're going to talk about PDA. There's pathological demand avoidance and there's public displays of affection. I'm not sure if I meet the criteria for PDA - probably don't. But I do find things like meltdowns and burnout can contribute to my more transient experiences of demand avoidance.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode