There is increasing awareness around PDA (pathological demand avoidance), a subtype of autism. However PDA is sometimes conflated with Demand avoidance which is a normative human trait. Complicating matters Autistic demand avoidance is quite common. Demand avoidance is common among neurodivergent people. This blog post reviews the overlap and distinctions between demand avoidance and PDA.| Neurodivergent Insights
For Autistic individuals with a Pathological Demand for Avoidance (PDA) profile, simple demands can feel like an overwhelming challenge to […] The post 9 Tips to Reduce Demands for the PDAer in Your Life appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Everyone experiences ‘demand avoidance’ from time to time – that is, resisting the idea of doing something that has been […] The post Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Autism: A Guide For Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
(A guest blog, originally written for and published by ThePDASpace, May 2023) Family life can be busy and chaotic, and you may feel like you are constantly juggling to try and keep some balance to get through the day and avoid a crisis. Changes to everyday routines, such as celebration days and events, can be […]| Autistic Realms
Tigger Pritchard delivered a great workshop with The PDA Space where they discussed ‘The Sensory Impact of School Holidays’, which is available to watch here in The PDA Space Portal. I have also created a FREE E-BOOK ‘Building a Family Toolkit’ which is available in my shop. https://autisticrealms.com/shop/ Sensory Systems Everyone has a sensory […]| Autistic Realms
Recognising the demands of transitions and finding ways to reduce the pressure for the young people you support. Original article written for The PDA Space Recognising the demands of transitions and finding ways to reduce the pressure (thepdaspace.com) July 2023. Corrina Wood (specialist autism practitioner and advisor) has created a great webinar about recognising and […]| Autistic Realms
There are a growing number of courses and books discussing the benefits of low-demand parenting strategies. This approach has been adopted by many professionals, such as Dr. Naomi Fisher, who support families. It is becoming increasingly popular amongst parents, especially in neurodivergent communities or in communities where children are struggling with mental health. Many of the low-demand […]| Autistic Realms
It’s not uncommon in PDA groupps to hear of questions about a PDAer experiencing physical symptoms when faced with a demand. Many of the reported symptoms include pain, itchiness, temperature…| Riko's blog: PDA and more.
“My child fits PDA, but I don’t think they’re autistic, I don’t see any signs of autism. This is a common statement that comes up a lot, especially on PDA groups. Someone ha…| Riko's blog: PDA and more.
Autistic Demand Avoidance (ADA for short) is different to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Though both involve avoiding demands, with ADA the demands avoided are usually ones that the autistic …| Riko's blog: PDA and more.
A glossary of terms has been provided at the bottom of the post. A study was published recently stating that a large majority of LGBTQIAP+ people are also autistic. There are a few theories as to w…| Riko's blog: PDA and more.
After being diagnosed with CFS/ME I started to learn about pacing. Pacing is a way of managing actvities in a way that doesn’t cause further fatigue and other symptoms, allowing you to do the…| Riko's blog: PDA and more.
PDA isn’t good or bad, it just is. However, the effect it can have on our lives can be positive or negative. On average, PDA has a negetive effect on our lives, because it prevents us from do…| Riko's blog: PDA and more.