October 26, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Looking for resources on how to ask for workplace accommodations for #PDA when you don't have a formal diagnosis, and have already been at the workplace for a few months.
Anyone have good recs?
#autistic #actuallyautistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance #persistentdriveforautonomy
Anyone have good recs?
#autistic #actuallyautistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance #persistentdriveforautonomy
August 22, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Looking for resources on how to ask for workplace accommodations for #PDA when you don't have a formal diagnosis, and have already been at the workplace for a few months.
Anyone have good recs?
#autistic #actuallyautistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance #persistentdriveforautonomy
Anyone have good recs?
#autistic #actuallyautistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance #persistentdriveforautonomy
Brought my 7 year old PDA kid to a new church and sat with him during kids class. At one point he leaned over and whispered
“Not to be rude but all these kids are dumb” 🫣
(after we got home he admitted he was just nervous!)
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
“Not to be rude but all these kids are dumb” 🫣
(after we got home he admitted he was just nervous!)
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
May 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Brought my 7 year old PDA kid to a new church and sat with him during kids class. At one point he leaned over and whispered
“Not to be rude but all these kids are dumb” 🫣
(after we got home he admitted he was just nervous!)
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
“Not to be rude but all these kids are dumb” 🫣
(after we got home he admitted he was just nervous!)
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
You might be PDA if you resent and reject a task simply because it’s “easy to do”
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
April 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
You might be PDA if you resent and reject a task simply because it’s “easy to do”
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
Growing up my strengths were treated as an inconvenience (people-centered, too chatty, too distracted), and only parts of me were praised (reads well, speaks well) so I grew up feeling at war with myself. 1/4
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Growing up my strengths were treated as an inconvenience (people-centered, too chatty, too distracted), and only parts of me were praised (reads well, speaks well) so I grew up feeling at war with myself. 1/4
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
A friend of mine has made a podcast and the first episode, out TODAY, is about #PDA or #pathologicaldemandavoidance - check it out:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
#diverg #adhd #autism #neurodiversity #livingwithadhd #homeschool #education #eda #newpodcast #auDHD
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
#diverg #adhd #autism #neurodiversity #livingwithadhd #homeschool #education #eda #newpodcast #auDHD
The DIVERG. Podcast
Education Podcast · 7 Episodes · Weekly Series
podcasts.apple.com
January 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
A friend of mine has made a podcast and the first episode, out TODAY, is about #PDA or #pathologicaldemandavoidance - check it out:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
#diverg #adhd #autism #neurodiversity #livingwithadhd #homeschool #education #eda #newpodcast #auDHD
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
#diverg #adhd #autism #neurodiversity #livingwithadhd #homeschool #education #eda #newpodcast #auDHD
I'm making a list of the hashtags I'm following on Instagram before they disable the feature and I lose them. Maybe they'll be handy here one day?
#KoshiroOnchi
#ReginaGimenez
#artisttradingcards
#artisttradingcard
#davidhornung
#zines
#zinemaking
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#nayyirahwaheed
#KoshiroOnchi
#ReginaGimenez
#artisttradingcards
#artisttradingcard
#davidhornung
#zines
#zinemaking
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#nayyirahwaheed
November 21, 2024 at 2:57 AM
I'm making a list of the hashtags I'm following on Instagram before they disable the feature and I lose them. Maybe they'll be handy here one day?
#KoshiroOnchi
#ReginaGimenez
#artisttradingcards
#artisttradingcard
#davidhornung
#zines
#zinemaking
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#nayyirahwaheed
#KoshiroOnchi
#ReginaGimenez
#artisttradingcards
#artisttradingcard
#davidhornung
#zines
#zinemaking
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#nayyirahwaheed
What's great about getting Autistic DX is understanding & actively overiding PathologicalDemandAvoidance. Yes I'll sit for 40 minutes sneezing with a runny nose in wet socks after a walk quite uncomfy, bad brain, bad bad brain! Now I engage PDA awareness & go get a tissue & dry socks, much better.😄🌻
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
What's great about getting Autistic DX is understanding & actively overiding PathologicalDemandAvoidance. Yes I'll sit for 40 minutes sneezing with a runny nose in wet socks after a walk quite uncomfy, bad brain, bad bad brain! Now I engage PDA awareness & go get a tissue & dry socks, much better.😄🌻
Supporting PDAers and that Balance with Information
open.substack.com/pub/laurahel...
#PDA #autism #autistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance
open.substack.com/pub/laurahel...
#PDA #autism #autistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance
Finding the Balance: Supporting PDAers Without Overloading Our Young People
Article Background
open.substack.com
June 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Supporting PDAers and that Balance with Information
open.substack.com/pub/laurahel...
#PDA #autism #autistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance
open.substack.com/pub/laurahel...
#PDA #autism #autistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance
are you that one friend who cannot watch a new movie or tv show if it’s been recommended to you but only if you discover it yourself? this is for you✨ follow for more and don’t forget to check out my ‘tube for the full video (link in bio) 🔗
#neurodivergent #autism #adhd #pathologicaldemandavoidance
#neurodivergent #autism #adhd #pathologicaldemandavoidance
April 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
are you that one friend who cannot watch a new movie or tv show if it’s been recommended to you but only if you discover it yourself? this is for you✨ follow for more and don’t forget to check out my ‘tube for the full video (link in bio) 🔗
#neurodivergent #autism #adhd #pathologicaldemandavoidance
#neurodivergent #autism #adhd #pathologicaldemandavoidance
this will make sense to many of us
I was talking to our NDIS ND support worker recently about #pathologicaldemandavoidance how ND people actually resent the voice in their own head telling them what they must/ought/should/need to do
We can be expert at self sabotage 😭
#ADHD
#AuDHD
I was talking to our NDIS ND support worker recently about #pathologicaldemandavoidance how ND people actually resent the voice in their own head telling them what they must/ought/should/need to do
We can be expert at self sabotage 😭
#ADHD
#AuDHD
August 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
this will make sense to many of us
I was talking to our NDIS ND support worker recently about #pathologicaldemandavoidance how ND people actually resent the voice in their own head telling them what they must/ought/should/need to do
We can be expert at self sabotage 😭
#ADHD
#AuDHD
I was talking to our NDIS ND support worker recently about #pathologicaldemandavoidance how ND people actually resent the voice in their own head telling them what they must/ought/should/need to do
We can be expert at self sabotage 😭
#ADHD
#AuDHD
This is such a bitch to suffer with
#PathologicalDemandAvoidance
#PathologicalDemandAvoidance
August 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is such a bitch to suffer with
#PathologicalDemandAvoidance
#PathologicalDemandAvoidance
The problem with praise
A blog - 2 minute read
#nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting
#attachment #trauma #autism #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autism #traumainformed #praise
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/the-problem-with-praise
A blog - 2 minute read
#nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting
#attachment #trauma #autism #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autism #traumainformed #praise
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/the-problem-with-praise
The problem with praise
If you want your kids to feel good about themselves then let them overhear you tell other people good things about them - the ways they’re kind, helpful, clever, resilient, successful, determined, fun...
elainenichollsnvr.com
August 12, 2024 at 8:14 PM
The problem with praise
A blog - 2 minute read
#nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting
#attachment #trauma #autism #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autism #traumainformed #praise
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/the-problem-with-praise
A blog - 2 minute read
#nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting
#attachment #trauma #autism #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autism #traumainformed #praise
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/the-problem-with-praise
I think my official mantra is “That’s a future-me problem!” :D
#adhd #taskavoidance #pathologicaldemandavoidance #executivedysfunction #depression #audhd
#adhd #taskavoidance #pathologicaldemandavoidance #executivedysfunction #depression #audhd
January 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I think my official mantra is “That’s a future-me problem!” :D
#adhd #taskavoidance #pathologicaldemandavoidance #executivedysfunction #depression #audhd
#adhd #taskavoidance #pathologicaldemandavoidance #executivedysfunction #depression #audhd
She's back!!! 🐙
After a long hiatus, I'm happy to announce that I was able to work on the Dopamine, the Octopus project. Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome?
Dopamine, the Octopus 11. 2024. Watercolour.
#pathologicaldemandavoidance #audhd #impostorsyndrome #watercolour #watercolor #neurodiversity
After a long hiatus, I'm happy to announce that I was able to work on the Dopamine, the Octopus project. Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome?
Dopamine, the Octopus 11. 2024. Watercolour.
#pathologicaldemandavoidance #audhd #impostorsyndrome #watercolour #watercolor #neurodiversity
May 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
She's back!!! 🐙
After a long hiatus, I'm happy to announce that I was able to work on the Dopamine, the Octopus project. Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome?
Dopamine, the Octopus 11. 2024. Watercolour.
#pathologicaldemandavoidance #audhd #impostorsyndrome #watercolour #watercolor #neurodiversity
After a long hiatus, I'm happy to announce that I was able to work on the Dopamine, the Octopus project. Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome?
Dopamine, the Octopus 11. 2024. Watercolour.
#pathologicaldemandavoidance #audhd #impostorsyndrome #watercolour #watercolor #neurodiversity
From Reframing Autism:
A list of tips to reduce demands for the PDAer in your life shorturl.at/9zNe4
#autism #PDA #AutisticPDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PervasiveDriveForAutonomy #AutisticSupport #AutisticAcceptance #AutisticAccommodations #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
A list of tips to reduce demands for the PDAer in your life shorturl.at/9zNe4
#autism #PDA #AutisticPDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PervasiveDriveForAutonomy #AutisticSupport #AutisticAcceptance #AutisticAccommodations #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
February 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
From Reframing Autism:
A list of tips to reduce demands for the PDAer in your life shorturl.at/9zNe4
#autism #PDA #AutisticPDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PervasiveDriveForAutonomy #AutisticSupport #AutisticAcceptance #AutisticAccommodations #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
A list of tips to reduce demands for the PDAer in your life shorturl.at/9zNe4
#autism #PDA #AutisticPDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PervasiveDriveForAutonomy #AutisticSupport #AutisticAcceptance #AutisticAccommodations #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Last neurodiversity session of the year with the brilliant @laurahellfeld.bsky.social — today we’re exploring PDA. Hiccups Bear is ready to learn! 🐻💬
Missed out this year? More coming in 2026 — stay tuned!
#Neurodiversity #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #DisabilityAwareness #YorkshireEvents
Missed out this year? More coming in 2026 — stay tuned!
#Neurodiversity #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #DisabilityAwareness #YorkshireEvents
September 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Last neurodiversity session of the year with the brilliant @laurahellfeld.bsky.social — today we’re exploring PDA. Hiccups Bear is ready to learn! 🐻💬
Missed out this year? More coming in 2026 — stay tuned!
#Neurodiversity #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #DisabilityAwareness #YorkshireEvents
Missed out this year? More coming in 2026 — stay tuned!
#Neurodiversity #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #DisabilityAwareness #YorkshireEvents
In meinem neuen Video erkläre ich #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance
#Autismus #ASS
youtu.be/0HKVZCrpPxc
#Autismus #ASS
youtu.be/0HKVZCrpPxc
PDA - Wehrhafte Kinder mit kaum bekannter Art von Autismus
YouTube video by ND-Welt
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February 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
In meinem neuen Video erkläre ich #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance
#Autismus #ASS
youtu.be/0HKVZCrpPxc
#Autismus #ASS
youtu.be/0HKVZCrpPxc
Parenting or teaching a child with PDA is exceptionally hard. Hopefully this will provide the methods and strategies that will make a difference for you and the child
open.spotify.com/episode/1awR...
#pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #adhd #autism
open.spotify.com/episode/1awR...
#pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #adhd #autism
PDA: Strategies to Support a ADHD or Autistic Child with a Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile
open.spotify.com
May 9, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Parenting or teaching a child with PDA is exceptionally hard. Hopefully this will provide the methods and strategies that will make a difference for you and the child
open.spotify.com/episode/1awR...
#pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #adhd #autism
open.spotify.com/episode/1awR...
#pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #adhd #autism
Ein Beitrag zu #PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance oder auch Pervasive Drive for Autonomy im Rahmen der Themenwoche des #FAPDA:
Auch wenn es noch an Forschung fehlt, schaut nicht weg, Unterstützung ist dringend notwendig:
www.instagram.com/reel/C7TO0fr...
#autismus #pathologicaldemandavoidance
Auch wenn es noch an Forschung fehlt, schaut nicht weg, Unterstützung ist dringend notwendig:
www.instagram.com/reel/C7TO0fr...
#autismus #pathologicaldemandavoidance
Sarah Weber | AutisPlus | Autismus und... on Instagram: "PDA & Forschung
„PDA gibt es gar nicht“ „Dazu ist noch keine Diagnose in den Manualen“ „Das ist einfach nur ein Teil von Autismus“
Es gibt ...
246 likes, 17 comments - autisplus on May 22, 2024: "PDA & Forschung
„PDA gibt es gar nicht“ „Dazu ist noch keine Diagnose in den Manualen“ „Das ist einfach nur ein Teil von Auti...".
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May 23, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Ein Beitrag zu #PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance oder auch Pervasive Drive for Autonomy im Rahmen der Themenwoche des #FAPDA:
Auch wenn es noch an Forschung fehlt, schaut nicht weg, Unterstützung ist dringend notwendig:
www.instagram.com/reel/C7TO0fr...
#autismus #pathologicaldemandavoidance
Auch wenn es noch an Forschung fehlt, schaut nicht weg, Unterstützung ist dringend notwendig:
www.instagram.com/reel/C7TO0fr...
#autismus #pathologicaldemandavoidance
My personal perspective: Us autistics do have a tendency to get upset when being told what to do - The crossover with #PathologicalDemandAvoidance ( #PDA) is real. I think the takeaway message, however, is that calm, understanding, and love are the paths forward. Thanks for following, my NDs! 9/9
September 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
My personal perspective: Us autistics do have a tendency to get upset when being told what to do - The crossover with #PathologicalDemandAvoidance ( #PDA) is real. I think the takeaway message, however, is that calm, understanding, and love are the paths forward. Thanks for following, my NDs! 9/9
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And all that while trying to overcome #PathologicalDemandAvoidance 😭
Hopefully my next long-form series doesn't require so much research so I can get back to daily publishing 😂 4/4
And all that while trying to overcome #PathologicalDemandAvoidance 😭
Hopefully my next long-form series doesn't require so much research so I can get back to daily publishing 😂 4/4
September 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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And all that while trying to overcome #PathologicalDemandAvoidance 😭
Hopefully my next long-form series doesn't require so much research so I can get back to daily publishing 😂 4/4
And all that while trying to overcome #PathologicalDemandAvoidance 😭
Hopefully my next long-form series doesn't require so much research so I can get back to daily publishing 😂 4/4
Let's talk #PathologicalDemandAvoidance ( #PDA) for our series of co-occurring conditions in #autism today. PDA is not a diagnosis and research is limited; instead, PDA is a "profile" describing a series of behaviours. Note: The references are more perspective-based rather than research-driven. 1/8
September 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Let's talk #PathologicalDemandAvoidance ( #PDA) for our series of co-occurring conditions in #autism today. PDA is not a diagnosis and research is limited; instead, PDA is a "profile" describing a series of behaviours. Note: The references are more perspective-based rather than research-driven. 1/8
I wish I could plan big illustration projects, but I don't think my brain is built for that... A reality I have to face. So how do I get things done? I work best when I start something on impulse and keep going until the novelty wears off. #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance
February 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
I wish I could plan big illustration projects, but I don't think my brain is built for that... A reality I have to face. So how do I get things done? I work best when I start something on impulse and keep going until the novelty wears off. #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance
One of our #SPINs as a multiply #neurodivergent family are our #bees! Yesterday, my husband started harvesting some #honey from our frames. Enjoy the #stimmy visuals and sounds! 🐝🍯
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#ASMR #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PDA #CPTSD #PTSD #hEDS #hypermobility #Disability
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#ASMR #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PDA #CPTSD #PTSD #hEDS #hypermobility #Disability
March 1, 2025 at 5:49 AM
One of our #SPINs as a multiply #neurodivergent family are our #bees! Yesterday, my husband started harvesting some #honey from our frames. Enjoy the #stimmy visuals and sounds! 🐝🍯
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#ASMR #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PDA #CPTSD #PTSD #hEDS #hypermobility #Disability
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#ASMR #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #PDA #CPTSD #PTSD #hEDS #hypermobility #Disability