PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is widely understood to be a profile on the autism spectrum, involving the avoidance of everyday demands and the use of ‘social’ strategies as part of this avoidance. PDA individuals share autistic characteristics and also have many of the ‘key features’ of a PDA profile.
Sometimes the information available on the internet can be overwhelming and it is hard to know where to start with advice, information and resources.
This blog has pulled together information on PDA from various sources and put them into one place for your convenience.
- This information sheet PDA-1.pdf (autismwestmidlands.org.uk) provides some behavioural strategies to support a person with PDA and those that they live with and spend time with.
- The PDA Society also has case studies, resources, editable tools and further information to access support for family and young person.
- Online training for parents/carers please is also available from the PDA Society. Visit their website for more information and how to book onto a course.
