← Back to CalendarMay 15
PDA Awareness Day
A day raising awareness of Pathological Demand Avoidance, an anxiety-driven profile associated with autism. PDA is often misunderstood, and awareness can help families and schools find better support strategies.
History
Awareness of PDA has been led largely from the UK, where the PDA Society provides information, training, and support for PDA families and professionals.
How to Participate
- →Learn what PDA actually is and how it differs from oppositional behavior
- →Understand why traditional behavior management approaches often fail with PDA
- →Explore low-demand, collaborative support strategies
- →Connect with PDA support communities for families
- →Advocate for PDA awareness among educators and mental health professionals
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