# A Psychologist’s Guide to Recognizing Pathological Demand Avoidance

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Podcast: [Self Careapist Therapist Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-careapist-therapist-podcast-7379333)
Published: 2025-09-24T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lorainmoorehead.com/2025/09/21/a-clinicians-guide-to-recognizing-pathological-demand-avoidance/
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## Resource

In this compelling episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, Dr. Maylin Griffiths, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Arizona Pediatric Assessment Center, joins Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, to demystify the misunderstood profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA). Dr. Griffiths explains how PDA often hides behind misdiagnoses like ODD or ADHD and share actionable tips for therapists conducting assessments and collaborating with school systems. She emphasizes ...

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