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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 & Assessing a PDA profile - Practice Guidance - PDA Society
The goal of this document is to aid identification and...
- Diagnosing PDA – PDA Society
A PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile of autism is...
- Identifying & Assessing a PDA profile - Practice Guidance - PDA Society
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.
A PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile of autism is usually identified during an autism assessment. Because there is still academic/clinical debate about the terminology/classification of PDA, recognition of PDA is currently inconsistent.
It is best practice for an autism assessment to identify and record a person’s unique strengths and challenges and so demand-avoidant characteristics or a strong need for personal autonomy must be recorded, with or without the use of any particular terminology such as PDA. A thorough autism assessment should cover a person's full ...
Our profiling assessment is designed to uncover the specific camouflaging techniques employed and to develop a comprehensive understanding of the social motivation commonly observed in individuals with this profile.
14 wrz 2023 · Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is an autistic profile. PDA individuals share autistic characteristics and also have many of the ‘key features’ of a PDA profile. It is most widely recognized in the UK.
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.