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Everyone thinks rewards and consequences work… until they learn about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). PDA is a profile within autism where everyday demands — even things the person wants to do — can trigger intense anxiety and a need to regain control. It’s not about defiance. It’s not about manipulation. And it’s definitely not about a lack of motivation. For someone with PDA, rewards can increase pressure, and consequences can feel like threat. Both often make things worse, not better — b