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What is Pathological Demand Avoidance – and What Can Be Done About It?
The concept of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), was coined by Professor Elisabeth Newson in England in the 1980s. Newson, who primarily worked with children with autism, noticed a group of autistic children whom she felt stood out from the rest in a distinct way. According to Newson, these children were distinguished by: Despite the prevalence […]
