🌟 EXTREME DEMAND AVOIDANCE 🌟 Extreme Demand Avoidance (EDA) is a behavior profile often associated with autism spectrum disorder, characterized by an intense resistance to everyday demands and expectations. Individuals with EDA may exhibit anxiety-driven avoidance, controlling behavior, and social manipulation to avoid demands. To work effectively with someone with EDA, consider these strategies: 1⃣ Use Indirect Requests: Phrase demands as suggestions or options, giving the individual a sense of control and choice. 2⃣ Incorporate Interests: Integrate their interests into tasks to make them more appealing and less threatening. 3⃣ Create a Low-Pressure Environment: Reduce perceived demands by breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps and allowing flexibility. 4⃣ Build Trust: Establish a strong, trusting relationship by being consistent, patient, and understanding, which can help reduce anxiety and resistance. Have you found effective ways to support someone with EDA? Share your experiences below! 👇 #ExtremeDemandAvoidance #EDA #autismawareness #SupportStrategies #Neurodiversity

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