When people hear the phrase demand avoidance, they may assume it simply means someone is being stubborn, lazy, or refusing to cooperate. However, for some autistic people, everyday demands can trigger an intense anxiety response that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. This profile is often referred to as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), although some professionals and autistic advocates prefer the term Persistent Drive for Autonomy. PDA is considered by many to be a profile within...