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  • 1Hejmdal Privathospital.

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|January 11, 2023
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Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is controversial, with increased diagnosis requests. This case report suggests PDA behaviors in children may stem from prolonged school-related stress and insufficient support, rather than being a distinct condition from autism.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Child psychology
  • Educational psychology

Background:

  • Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a proposed diagnostic category characterized by an obsessive need to avoid demands.
  • PDA was hypothesized by Elisabeth Newson to be distinct from autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Recent years have seen an increase in requests for PDA diagnoses.