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The goal of this document is to aid identification and assessment of the ‘constellation of traits’ commonly known as a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile; to distinguish PDA from other presentations of marked demand avoidance; and to signpost appropriate support and guidance for individuals and families.
- Identifying PDA
In January 2022 the PDA Society published ‘Identifying &...
- WhatisPDA?
A PDA profile of autism means that individuals share...
- Identifying PDA
In January 2022 the PDA Society published ‘Identifying & Assessing a PDA profile – Practice Guidance’, collating the professional practice and experience of a multidisciplinary group of professionals working in the NHS and private practice. The guidance is shared below, with a PDF version available to download here and printed copies ...
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a concept utilised to depict a specific profile of Autism. Individuals with PDA may exhibit a fight, flight, or freeze reaction when confronted with demands that challenge their independence, leading to heightened emotional responses.
A PDA profile of autism means that individuals share autistic characteristics ... • currently defined as “persistent dificulties with social communication and social interaction” and “restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour, activities or interests”
What is PDA? A profile of autism characterised by high anxiety and a need to avoid demands and remain in control.
PDA individuals share autistic characteristics and in addition have many of the ‘key features’ of a PDA profile: resisting and avoiding the ordinary demands of life. using social strategies as part of the avoidance.
ABOUT AUTISM AND PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE (PDA) PROFILE. Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is best understood as an anxiety driven need to be in control and avoid other people’s demands and expectations (Fidler, 2019). PDA is still in an early stage of being recognised and understood.
