This poster provides a visual summary of research on how the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) can help identify Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The study aimed to pinpoint which DISCO items best distinguish PDA from other autism...
This paper explores how the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) can help identify features of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) within the autism spectrum. It reviews existing DISCO items that appear to be more specific to PDA traits...
This study explores the educational experiences of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) through parent-reported questionnaires. It aims to provide insight for educators and parents navigating the education system with a PDAÂ child. Findings confirm that...
This poster summarises research on the behavioural features of extreme/pathological demand avoidance (PDA) using a semi-structured interview with parents of children diagnosed with autism who also displayed PDA traits. The study identified key areas of difficulty,...
This study examines parents’ experiences of working with professionals to support children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). PDA is characterised by an extreme difficulty in tolerating everyday demands, leading to avoidance behaviours often described as...
