What is pathological demand avoidance (PDA)?

PDA (pathological demand avoidance) is a behaviour profile within the autism spectrum. We explain what PDA is, the characteristics of PDA and how to begin the assessment process. We also look at guidelines for parents and education staff.

Open Learning Understanding Autism 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/understanding-autism/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab

Learn about autism, a complex and challenging long-term condition for many individuals and their families worldwide, and an aspect of human diversity to others. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by different individuals and families, and why it is a global concern. The course explains how ideas about autism have evolved and explores diagnosis, causes, intervention and life-span development. Widely varying perspectives on autism are illustrated and key societal and cross-cultural issues highlighted.

Autistica

https://www.autistica.org.uk/

We are the UK’s leading autism research charity. Our vision is a long, healthy, happy life for autistic people and their families. 

We harness the potential of cutting edge science to improve the lives of everyone affected by autism by

• funding and promoting groundbreaking medical research
• improving understanding of autism
• advancing new therapies and interventions