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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Awareness Guide

This five-page guide introduces Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), anxiety-driven behavior, and the difference between demand avoidance and deliberate defiance.

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This five-page guide introduces Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), anxiety-driven behavior, and the difference between demand avoidance and deliberate defiance. Students explore scenarios, discuss respectful responses, and reflect on their own experiences of stress and overwhelm.

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  • Students will define Pathological Demand Avoidance and related vocabulary.
  • Students will distinguish anxiety-driven behavior from deliberate defiance.
  • Students will identify physical and emotional signs of anxiety.
  • Students will practice empathetic and respectful responses to overwhelmed peers.