Does My Child Have PDA Quiz
Understand whether your child’s behavior may fit a demand avoidant pattern in about 10 minutes. Get a clear summary plus practical tips and talking points for school or a clinician.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Anxiety & Emotional Reactivity (A&ER)
Average
19.4
Normal range
14.5 — 24.2
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30
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Demand Avoidance Intensity (DAI)
Average
16.6
Normal range
10.6 — 22.6
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0
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40
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Need for Control & Autonomy (NfC&A)
Average
16.1
Normal range
11.4 — 20.7
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0
max.
30
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this quiz measure?
It screens for patterns linked to demand-avoidant behavior, such as strong resistance to everyday requests, a high need for control, anxiety-driven avoidance, intense emotional reactions, and coping through negotiation, distraction, or shutdown. Results are intended for reflection and support planning.
Is this a diagnostic assessment?
No. Results do not confirm or rule out any diagnosis and should not replace a clinical evaluation.
Who should complete the quiz?
A parent or primary caregiver who has observed the child across settings is the intended respondent. If more than one caregiver completes it, compare ratings to note differences by context.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
The quiz includes 73 questions and typically takes about 10 minutes. Completion time may vary depending on how much consideration is given to each item.
How should results be used?
Use the summary to identify situations that trigger avoidance and strategies that reduce conflict or distress. The included tips and conversation starters can support discussions with school staff or a clinician.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Does My Child Have PDA Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
Wondering whether your child’s behavior looks like a demand-avoidant (PDA-like) profile? This parent-focused quiz asks about common patterns such as extreme resistance to everyday demands, needing control, strong emotional reactions, anxiety-driven avoidance, and using negotiation, distraction, or shutdowns to cope. You’ll get a results summary with practical tips and conversation starters for school or a clinician. This is an informational tool for reflection and support—not a diagnosis.
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