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Doyle, Alison; Kenny, Neil – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2023
Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is contended to be a distinct presentation within autism characterised by extreme levels of anxiety in response to the demands of everyday life, manifested in excessive levels of demand avoidance. This results in complex interactions with service providers in education and health settings, impacting on outcomes…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationship, Evaluation Methods