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Pernille Darling Rasmussen1,2

  • 1Hejmdal Privathospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|January 13, 2023
PubMed
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Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is controversial, with recent cases potentially linked to undiagnosed autism and prolonged school-related stress. This suggests PDA behaviors may arise from unmet needs in autistic children.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a proposed diagnostic category, distinct from autism, characterized by an obsessive need for control.
  • Recent years have seen an increase in requests for PDA diagnoses, sparking debate within the scientific community.

Observation:

  • This case report details two boys whose parents identified PDA as their primary concern.
  • Both children received autism diagnoses upon thorough evaluation.
  • A review of their histories revealed significant, prolonged stress stemming from insufficient school support.

Findings:

  • The presented cases suggest that behaviors associated with PDA may be a response to chronic stress and lack of adequate educational support.
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was the confirmed diagnosis for both individuals.

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Implications:

  • This challenges the distinct categorization of PDA, proposing it may represent a behavioral manifestation of unmet needs in autistic individuals.
  • Further research is needed to understand the relationship between autism, stress, and demand-avoidant behaviors.
  • Educational systems require better strategies to support autistic children and prevent stress-related behavioral issues.