Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) shows up in autistic and ADHD lives in ways that are often misunderstood. It’s not laziness or defiance — it’s part of being neurodivergent. Have you experienced this? | Professor Sol, Autism and ADHD Coach
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When we were researching our new animation about PDA, we heard so many stories about what it feels like when demand avoidance is triggered. It’s like being split in two. Tiredness, overwhelm, panic. A heavy door slammed in your face. Holding your breath. Being very alone. Can you imagine feeling this way, many times a day, and being told to just - try harder? Sadly, a quarter of PDAers don’t have anyone to turn to for support, despite needing help. We don't think anyone should have to feel this
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So what is PDA? 👇👇 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) was a term first penned in the 1980’s by Professor Elizabeth Newson. She began investigating a complex group of children who were similar to each other but confusing to professionals in that the children shared some common challenges with autistic children yet were not so typical in their presentation. However, in studying these individuals she began to notice some similarities that all of the children shared – the central feature being ‘a
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This is my experience, as an #autistic, #ADHD person with a PDA profile. (pathological demand avoidance, or persistent drive for autonomy)💚 PDA is not listed as a separate diagnosis in the DSM-5, but it is being utilized by doctors who may use the term, "PDA profile" to describe the pattern of behaviors, often in autistic people. My doctor listed it in my official diagnosis.💚💜💙❤️ My friend @sienna.stims is very knowledgeable on the subject, and has some lovely posts about it, if you would li
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