What is PDA? - PDA Society

PDA PANDA Approach: Adaptation

Today our team had an insightful PD on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), led by Cynthia - thank you for sharing your expertise! 💛🙌 PDA isn’t about “manipulative behaviour”, it’s a nervous system response signaling overwhelm 🧠✨Understanding this helps us approach situations with empathy and patience instead of frustration or control. These conversations are so important - they remind us that the best support comes from listening, flexibility and building trust. Small changes in how we respo