This video is all about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In this first part of my two-part series, I talk about the history of PDA and its 6 key features. I hope you find this video informative and make sure to come back next week for part 2!
The PDA Society website: www.pdasociety.org.uk/
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome back!
1:08 What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?
4:32 Going into the key features
7:05 1) Resists and avoids the demands of life
8:51 2) Avoidance strategies
12:11 3) Appears sociable but lacks understanding
14:51 4) Mood swings and impulsivity
16:40 5) "Obsessive" behaviour focused on people
18:17 6) Role play, fantasy, and pretend
20:16 See you next time!
Sources:
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-...
Pathological demand avoidance in autism, explained: www.spectrumnews.org/news/pat...
Identifying and Assessing PDA: www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-is...
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31 июл 2024