The PDA Society defines the condition as “a profile on the autism spectrum, involving the avoidance of everyday demands and the use of strategies as part of this avoidance”.

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), linked to autism, causes anxiety-driven avoidance of tasks. Discover how reducing pressure and offering choices can make a big difference.

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All kids can be defiant from time to time, but children on the autism spectrum who have Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) often have a hard time following even the most basic tasks.

According to the PDA Society, research into it and its effects are still at an early stage. It is estimated that one in five people with autism may have a PDA profile.