But a condition called pathological demand avoidance ... research to confirm PDA as a separate condition to autism and that the demand avoidance behaviours may instead be explained by factors ...

Do you struggle with demand avoidance – when the moment something feels like a demand, you’re reluctant to do it? In her new book, How To Be You, Ellie Middleton explores why. One of my ...

This session will help participants understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), its main traits, and how it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will learn the differences and ...

"School avoidance," which has been growing since the pandemic, goes beyond students playing hooky or ditching class, experts ...

My kids and I are all autistic and some of us have ADHD and anxiety. Parenting with autonomy has made them feel safe, ...

Many more boys than girls are diagnosed with Autism and girls who are on the spectrum often have very different symptoms to boys. Pathological Demand Avoidance (or PDA) is also now considered an ...

SKIPTON MP Sir Julian Smith has called for greater support for autistic children and their families during a Commons debate on schools and ...

This 90 minute in person weekly group begins January 17th. Sign up now to reserve your spot! This is a space to help people connect over their neurodivergence. Maybe you relate to autism and ADHD ...

I specialize in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Neurodiversity. I offer comprehensive care across the lifespan for a wide range of psychological, social ...

With diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and anxiety ... His provider suggested he might identify with pathological demand avoidance, a cluster of traits in which people often experience extreme anxiety ...