Understanding Demand Avoidance in Autism - Why Autistic People May Struggle with Certain Tasks

Hi! I'm Orion Kelly and I'm Autistic. On this video I explore the topic of demand avoidance and #autism. Plus, I share my personal lived experiences as an #actuallyautistic person. #asd #orionkelly #autismsigns #demandavoidance #whatautismfeelslike

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⏱ Index:
00:00 - Welcome
00:44 - Demand avoidance & autism
01:20 - What is demand avoidance?
03:29 - Examples
06:33 - What is PDA
08:40 - My experiences of demand avoidance
13:43 - Advice (How to help)

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