Understanding PDA
Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) aka Persistent Demand Avoidance, Persistent Demand Anxiety, Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, or Pervasive Demand Avoidance A distinct neurodivergent profile that is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely Many children and adults who struggle with extreme avoidance, emotional meltdowns, or explosive reactions to everyday demands are not being “defiant” or “oppositional.” […]



