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1 gru 2020 · The Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire for Adults (EDA-QA) is a self-administered questionnaire that measures traits and behaviours related to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults (age 18+) with IQ in the normal range (IQ >= 80).
A PDA profile is usually identified as part of an ASD or more holistic neurodevelopmental assessment, when marked demand avoidance has been mentioned in referrals or screening questionnaires.
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.
The ‘Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire’ (EDA-Q) was developed to measure behaviours reported in clinical accounts of extreme/‘pathological’ demand avoidance (PDA). The questionnaire allowed these traits to be measured consistently for research purposes.
25 sie 2023 · The Extreme Demand Avoidance 8-item measure (EDA-8) is a parent-administered questionnaire that measures traits and behaviours related to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in children (ages 5–17).
A PDA profile describes one way in which autism can present. With PDA, demands of all types, including lots of things that you might not think of as a demand, can trigger an automatic threat or anxiety response and a feeling of panic can rapidly set in.
PDA is a profile of autism where anxiety drives extreme avoidance of everyday demands. PDA behaviors stem from anxiety about losing control, not defiance or rebellion. Reducing pressure, offering ...
