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PDA and Autism Explained: What You Need to Know

Jasmine Hewitt January 30, 2025December 22, 2024Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs, Neurodiversity and Employment, Personal Development#entrepreneur, #neurodivergent, #neurodiversity, #pathologicaldemandavoidancde, #pda, #smallbusiness

Do you know the link between PDA and autism? Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), recognized for its distinct characteristics and the profound, unique challenges it presents in everyday life. For autistic individuals, particularly those with a PDA profile, navigating the world can be a journey filled with intense need for autonomy and extreme resistance to direct demands. This blog explores PDA and autism, shedding light on the lived experiences, the unique aspects of … Continue reading “PDA and Autism Explained: What You Need to Know”

Recognizing the Symptoms of Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults

Jasmine Hewitt January 24, 2025December 30, 2024Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs, Neurodiversity and Employment#businessowner, #entrepreneur, #neurodiversity, #pathologicaldemandavoidance, #pda, #smallbusiness

Symptoms of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) are important to recognize, especially in adults. As a lesser-known condition within autism spectrum disorders, understanding PDA is crucial for neurodivergent individuals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs managing complex personal and professional challenges. As fellow neurodivergent adults, we at Sunrise Virtual Assistant Services get it. And we do understand the struggles that come with identifying and managing unique challenges like PDA. This article aims to shed light on the characteristics, real-life impacts, and strategies … Continue reading “Recognizing the Symptoms of Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults “

How to Handle Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults Compassionately

Jasmine Hewitt January 17, 2025December 24, 2024Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs, Neurodiversity and Employment#businessowner, #neurodiversity, #pathologicaldemandavoidance, #pda, #smallbusiness

Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults (PDA) is an increasingly recognized yet complex profile on the autism spectrum. Individuals with PDA often experience an extreme and persistent need to avoid the demands of everyday life, driven by high levels of anxiety. This neurodivergent profile affects personal, social, and professional life. Understanding and support is crucial for enhancing the quality of life people with PDA deserve to have. In this article, you will explore the traits of PDA, compassionate strategies for support, … Continue reading “How to Handle Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults Compassionately”