Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a tendency for autistic individuals to struggle when overwhelmed by demands. On the outside, it can look like defiance or choosing not to do necessary things. On ...

“Charlie” is an eight-year-old child with autism. Her parents are worried because she often responds to requests with insults, aggression and refusal. Simple demands, such as being asked to get ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Conflict avoidance at work can take many forms: staying silent in meetings, not voicing ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Conflict avoidance is not an act of kindness. No. It’s actually a leadership liability that ...

When people are troubled or distressed it is not uncommon for them to be told that it is their avoidance of what is troubling them that is making the situation worse. The solution often involves ...