Published on 12, July, 2020
Are there any adults on here with PDA? I'd really like to hear more about how this manifests. I've read the stuff on it on the site. What kinds of avoidance might be included in the condition and how severe does it get? Does it include everything or only certain activities for you? Would you include a "rigid reluctance to engage in life for your own benefit" beyond the avoidance of suggestions from others? Or is it very specific? Thanks.
Hi Gradvlax,
I am sure there will be other useful responses from the community.
In the meantime, I know you've said you have read this but I am re-posting for general information page on PDA from the NAS site (in case other people read this post and find the info useful). It tells you what PDA is, the characteristics and the process for getting an assessment of PDA: http://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is/pda.aspx
The PDA Society has information that takes you through the process of getting a diagnosis step by step, so though this might be helpful as well: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/families/diagnosing-pda
Hope this helps,
Nicky-Mod