PDA is a pervasive developmental disorder, related to, but separate from the autistic spectrum, namely autism and Asperger syndrome.
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome
PsychNet-UK Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc.
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Autism Org UK – PDA – Is increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. Here, we explain the characteristics of PDA and what can be done to support someone who has the condition. 3/5
Autism PDA – Providing parents with the support you need PDA, first described by Elizabeth Newson during the 1980s as a pervasive developmental disorder distinct from autism, is increasingly becoming recognised as part of the autism spectrum. It is a lifelong disability and, as with autism and Asperger syndrome, people with PDA will require different amounts of support depending on how their condition affects them 3/5
OAASIS Information Sheet – Pathological Demand Avoidance.Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a pervasive developmental disorder separate from but related to autism, first
identified by Professor Elizabeth Newson at the University of Nottingham in 1983. Not Rated
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome – Contact Group.The main role of the PDA Contact Group is to offer telephone support to parents of children with PDA. The group also offers advice and information to anyone living or working with a child or adult diagnosed with PDA. Most of the information on this web site is derived from documents written by Professor Elizabeth Newson 3/5
PDA syndrome: ‘We thought she was naughty – it turned out she was ill’ An Article fromm the Independnt. Not Rated
Google Scholarly Articles on Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome – Click Here
Wikipedia – Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome – Click Here
