This study explored how Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults relates to other conditions, including ADHD and personality traits. Researchers used the EDA-QA, a self-report tool for adults with PDA traits, and analysed responses from individuals who...
This study explores the school experiences of autistic children with and without Extreme Demand Avoidance (EDA) behaviours. Using an online survey, 211 parents shared insights into their children’s education. The study grouped children into three categories: those...
This paper provides an overview of the research history of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and highlights areas where further study is needed. Research on PDA is still in its early stages due to limited funding, and more work is required to determine how useful...
This study presents the EDA-8, a shorter and more refined version of the Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire (EDA-Q). The EDA-8 is designed for researchers and professionals assessing neurodevelopmental conditions. Unlike the original EDA-Q, it does not include a...
The EDA-8 is a shorter version of the Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire (EDA-Q), first developed in 2013 by Dr. Liz O’Nions and colleagues. The original EDA-Q measured caregiver-reported behaviours linked to Extreme or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in...
