Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), otherwise known as Extreme Demand Avoidance (EDA), is a profile within the autism spectrum.

It is the avoidance of everyday tasks and demands, by feelings of lack of control around choice. These demands can be all-encompassing and cumulative. PDA, like autism, presents differently in different people. There is no one-size-fits-all all.

It is characterised by extreme anxiety in an overwhelmed nervous system that creates an accumulation of micro-traumas for the individual.

Our PDA Kids is an inclusive practice providing at-home, in-person support for parents and children across Adelaide, South Australia, and telehealth services nationally.