This correspondence responds to Jonathan Green and colleagues’ discussion on demand avoidance in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors caution against viewing extreme demand avoidance as a set of co-occurring conditions, such as oppositional defiant disorder...
This article examines whether Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) should be considered a separate syndrome or simply a set of complex behaviours within or beyond autism. The authors review existing research and conclude that there is not enough evidence to classify...
This paper discusses the need for a structured assessment pathway for children suspected to have a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile. Lisa Summerhill, a Lead Clinical Psychologist, and Kate Collett, a post-diagnostic autism team coordinator, highlight the...
This paper discusses updates to the Coventry Grid Interview, a tool used by clinicians to help assess children with autism and attachment disorders. Diagnosing these conditions can be difficult, as they sometimes show overlapping behaviours, and some children may have...
This research explores how children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) traits manage emotions and problem-solving skills. It reviews studies on how well children with ASD control their emotions compared to those without ASD....
