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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March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
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19/NaN
Anxiety & Emotional Reactivity (A&ER)
This scale reflects how strongly anxiety, overwhelm, and intense emotional reactions tend to show up around demands or perceived pressure.
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A score of 19 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting anxiety and emotional escalation are fairly common around demands but not consistently at the highest intensity.
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14/40
Demand Avoidance Intensity (DAI)
Measures how strongly and consistently a child resists everyday demands such as routines, instructions, and transitions across settings.
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A score of 14 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting demand avoidance shows up at times and may be noticeable during certain types of demands or situations.
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18/30
Need for Control & Autonomy (NfC&A)
Measures how strongly a child seeks control and autonomy in daily situations, especially around choices, directing others, and coping with changes to plans.
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A score of 18 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting your child often prefers control and choice and may find unexpected changes or imposed demands more challenging at times.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Parents of explosive avoiders
41%OF USERS
Caregivers of a child who strongly resists everyday requests, escalates quickly, and seems to do best when they feel in control.
Parents seeking school support
34%OF USERS
Parents preparing to talk with teachers or special education staff about shutdowns, meltdowns, and accommodations that reduce demand pressure.
Families exploring neurodiversity
25%OF USERS
Caregivers already considering anxiety, autism, ADHD, or sensory needs and wanting a clearer picture of whether demand avoidance patterns are present.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Anxiety & Emotional Reactivity (A&ER)
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Demand Avoidance Intensity (DAI)
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Need for Control & Autonomy (NfC&A)
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16.1
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

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
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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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