The most important thing about PDA is that specific support strategies are required. Our panda ambassador symbolises these strategies which we describe in our new video. For PDA remember the PANDA #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #Autism #BeingUnderstood #PDApanda | PDA Society

2.1K views · 291 reactions | Did you know there's an autism spectrum condition called PDA? The PDA Society's giant panda ambassador gives an introduction to PDA and the very different support strategies required in order for individuals with PDA to thrive. We first shared this in the lead up to #PDAday on 15th May but as we have lots of new followers since then we thought it would be useful to share again. Please share widely. | PDA Society | Facebook

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

Does your child have ADHD or Pathological Demand Avoidance? Or both? Sometimes we don’t know for sure until we engage in some trial and error with different approaches and parenting strategies. If you are using behavioral strategies or “executive functioning” supports for your ADHD child that consistently aren’t working or are making things worse, it may be an opportunity to look through the nervous system lens! 🩷 Not sure if your child is PDA? Our free 6-minute survey can help you figure it ou

4.2K views | Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is the...