Children with PDA have intense emotional reactions to parents’ and teachers’ requests that infringe on their sense of control ...

For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

Everyone has varying opinions on how much PDA is OK. Certain factors like personality, general comfort in public, safety, and regard for other's feelings play a role in how someone interacts with ...