Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children
For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies. Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA is a relatively new concept that falls within the Autism