Pathological demand avoidance
- Pathological demand avoidance
Pathological demand avoidance is a pervasive developmental disorder identified by Elizabeth Newson. She conducted her research at the Child Development Research Unit, University of Nottingham, England, and later at the Early Years Diagnostic Centre, Nottingham.
Diagnostic Criteria
In contrast to most individuals with autism spectrum disorders, individuals with PDA possess superficial social skills and seem to have a theory of mind. They often engage in manipulative, domineering behavior. The defining criteria are:
#Passive early history in the first year, resisting ordinary demands and missing milestones
#Continuing to resist demands, resorting to tantrums, distraction techniques
#Surface sociability, but apparent lack of sense of social identity, pride or shame
#Lability of mood and impulsivity
#Comfortable in role play and pretending
#Language delay, seemingly the result of passivity
#Obsessive behavior
#Neurological signs (awkwardness, similar to autism spectrum disorders
Controversies
Many autism advocates and researchers view PDA as simply an expression of an autism spectrum disorder. The National Autistic Society states,
"We do not agree that this is a separate syndrome. Each of the behaviours Professor Newson describes can be found in some individuals with any form of autistic spectrum disorder. They can be found on their own or in any number in any combination. It is when all or almost all appear in an individual that Professor Newson would apply the label of PDA." ["Pathological Demand Avoidance," http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?a=3352&d=1250]
Links
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Contact Grouphttp://www.pdacontact.org.uk/frames/index.html
References
PDA contact group forum - support for parents and professionals [http://ccgi.pdacontact.org.uk/forum/index.php]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
The New School at West Heath — (often referred to simply as The New School) is an independent school for children for whom mainstream schooling has broken down, for varying reasons. While many are not mentally or physically disabled, many have been through harsh circumstances… … Wikipedia
PDA (disambiguation) — A PDA is most commonly a Personal digital assistant, also known as a Personal data assistant, a mobile electronic device. PDA may also refer to: In science, medicine and technology: Patent ductus arteriosus, a heart defect Posterior descending… … Wikipedia
cardiovascular disease — Introduction any of the diseases, whether congenital or acquired, of the heart and blood vessels (blood vessel). Among the most important are atherosclerosis, rheumatic heart disease, and vascular inflammation. Cardiovascular diseases are a … Universalium
List of psychology topics — This page aims to list all topics related to psychology. This is so that those interested in the subject can monitor changes to the pages by clicking on Related changes in the sidebar. It is also to see the gaps in Wikipedia s coverage of the… … Wikipedia
Narcissism — Narcissus by Caravaggio (Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome) Narcissism is a term with a wide range of meanings, depending on whether it is used to describe a central concept of psychoanalytic theory, a mental illness, a social or cultural… … Wikipedia
collective behaviour — ▪ psychology Introduction the kinds of activities engaged in by sizable but loosely organized groups of people. Episodes of collective behaviour tend to be quite spontaneous, resulting from an experience shared by the members of the group… … Universalium
Twelve-step program — ] As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following: * admitting that one cannot control one s addiction or compulsion; * recognizing a greater power that can give strength; * examining past errors with… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
plant disease — ▪ plant pathology Introduction an impairment of the normal state of a plant that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. All species of plants, wild and cultivated alike, are subject to disease. Although each species is… … Universalium
Organ transplantation — Intervention Cosmas and Damian miraculously transplant the (black) leg of a Moor onto the (white) body of Justinian. Ditzingen, 16th century ICD 10 PCS … Wikipedia
