Abstract
Is a short essay discussing the present situation surrounding the proposed mental Disorder "Pathological"/ "Extreme" Demand-Avoidance (PDA) in the United Kingdom. Initially, discussing the conflicting and generally poor quality evidence for PDA and moving on to key ethical considerations. We conclude that there is an urgent need for following typical ethical standards when debating PDA, including the inclusion and acceptance of diverse outlooks on the topic.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 Oct 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Autism; Autism Subtypes; Pathological Demand Avoidance; Extreme Demand Avoidance; Rational Demand Avoidance.
