Pathological Demand Avoidance in Autism and Beyond
Learn about the signs of PDA, how it develops, and how to support someone who experiences PDA. When Does Demand Avoidance Become Pathological? Since that time, PDD has been reconceptualized as part of theautism spectrum. J.A. Bracchi/The Image Bank/Getty Adam Lodestoneshared his experience growing up with misunderstood PDA traits. It gives me courage to listen to my instincts because sometimes I am right. It allows me to understand why someone else may be pressing back hard on me....