Pathological Demand Avoidance These are 5 of the most common traits of pathological da and avoidance. This condition is an atypical autism condition that is sometimes co-occurring with an autism diagnosis but can be independent. Here are 5 traits that you must see. 1.Resist and avoid everyday demands of life A person with PDA will try and avoid any daily tasks that are demands of life, like washing, cleaning and general life skills. 2.Uses a wide range of avoidance tactics People with PDA use cl

I often get asked "why is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), so difficult for professionals to understand or even believe exists?" Here is why ✨Masking (or "Internalizing the threat response") ✨Atypical Autism Expression ✨Professionals don't often see what occurs when you are not coregulating and accommodating (it has usually become second nature to parents!): ✨Different expressions - internalized vs. externailzed and different basic needs impacted. 💕 Are you ready to start working to deeply

How can I support my PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) child or teen to stay regulated? 🧐 Experiment with the 4 S’s: 👉Screens 👉Safe Nervous System (yours) 👉Special Interest 👉Sensory intense experience, dopamine or novelty This is the framework I use to think through unsctructured time with my PDA son and has helped 100s of parents think through everything from long weekends with their PDA child to beginning #unschooling after school refusal. I hope it serves you ❤️ . . . #pathologicaldema

My perspective is that demand avoidance in Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - or “Pervasive Drive for Autonomy” - are caused by different root causes. Understanding which root cause is at play (sensory vs. social communication differences vs. anxiety vs. a survival drive for autonomy and equality) will help you determine how to best support the neurodivergent child or teen 🩷 Not sure if your child is PDA? Our free 6-minute survey can help you figure it out. Comment “PDAQBeta” and