Late Diagnosis

Being diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD later in life brings its own particular mix of relief, grief, and rediscovery. These posts share my own experience of late diagnosis in my early 40s — what the processing looked like, what helped, and what I wish I’d known sooner.

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Late Diagnosis

What Does PDA Look Like in Adults? My Late Discovery Story at Age 42

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This is what PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) can look like for a late-diagnosed perimenopausal AuDHDer who struggles with executive functioning and perfectionism. PDA is described as a behavioural profile within the autism spectrum that is characterised by an extreme need to avoid everyday demands and expectations, often due to heightened anxiety.