Pathological Demand Avoidance Symptoms in Children: TestFooterLogo

Pathological Demand Avoidance Symptoms in Children: TestFooterLogo

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), also known as pervasive or persistent drive for autonomy, is a behavioral profile characterized by intense and extreme resistance to, and avoidance of, everyday demands. In the context of PDA, what counts as a demand extends beyond direct instructions like “clean your room.” The common, trivial requirements and expectations of daily living — from getting dressed for school and responding to a greeting, to fol…