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Follow on Google News | Autism PDA Video released - It explains PDA in DetailWhat is pathological demand avoidance syndrome (PDA)? PDA, first described by Elizabeth Newson during the 1980s as a pervasive developmental disorder distinct from autism, is increasingly becoming recognised as part of the autism spectrum.
By: William Grace obsessively resisting ordinary demands appearing sociable on the surface but lacking depth in their understanding (often recognised by parents early on) excessive mood swings, often switching suddenly comfortable (sometimes to an extreme extent) in role play and pretending language delay, seemingly as a result of passivity, but often with a good degree of 'catch-up' obsessive behaviour, often focused on people than things. Often in cases of PDA there will have been a passive early history, but this is not always the case. It is believed that there may be neurological involvement in some cases, with a higher than usual incidence of clumsiness and other soft neurological signs. The main features of PDA are described in more detail below. Other children on the autism spectrum can display one or more of these features but when many occur together it is helpful to use the diagnosis of PDA because things that help people with autism or Asperger syndrome do not always help those with PDA. People with PDA can be controlling and dominating, especially when they feel anxious and are not in charge. They can however be enigmatic and charming when they feel secure and in control. Many parents describe their PDA child as a 'Jekyll and Hyde'. It is important to recognise that these children have a hidden disability and often appear 'normal' to others. Many parents of children with PDA feel that they have been wrongly accused of poor parenting through lack of understanding about the condition. These parents will need a lot of support themselves, as their children can often present severe behavioural challenges. People with PDA are likely to need a lot of support into their adult life. Limited evidence so far suggests that the earlier the diagnosis and the better support that they have, the more able and independent they are likely to become. For details information please go to http://www.autismpda.org/ Parents and support here http://www.autismpda.org/ The Video can be found here http://www.autismpda.org/ Please help by linking to these site. # # # Network support for small to medium size business. Complete management, from Backups to restores and all inbetween. End
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