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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).
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.
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 a PDA profile forms part of the ‘personalisation and contextualisation’ of an autism diagnosis and the use of ‘specifiers’ to identify individual characteristics. This approach is fundamental to high quality clinical standards in relation to ASD, and is recommended in the ESCAP (European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ...
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).
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.
At Autism Oxford UK, we conduct comprehensive profiling assessments over two appointments using tools recommended in the guidance. Following the assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report featuring personalised strategies and recommendations tailored to your needs.
