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Recognise Pathological Demand Avoidance as a distinct profile for ASD

Submitted on Saturday 13th March 2021

Rejected on Monday 12th April 2021

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Recognise Pathological Demand Avoidance as a distinct profile for ASD

Petition Details

Recognise the condition PDA as a distinct profile within the autism spectrum and legislation relating to EHCPs, DLA and MDA documentation

Additional Information

The strategies and support needs of individuals with PDA are distinctly and uniquely different to that of ASD, meaning that many of the approaches for ASD children are ineffective for children with PDA, this distinct status would support parents and professionals in providing effective and bespoke support for the condition


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a clinical decision.

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