For some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday ...

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) describes a pattern of behaviour where children exhibit intense emotional reactions to requests that infringe on their sense of control, often leading to anxiety ...

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is an extreme resistance to everyday demands, such as getting dressed or brushing the teeth. Researchers often associate PDA with autism, especially in children.