If your child seems to resist even the simplest requests like brushing teeth, getting dressed, coming to the table and this happens daily, you're not alone. You might feel like every task turns into a battle, and despite your best efforts, nothing seems to work. For some families, this extreme resistance is more than just typical childhood defiance. It might be a sign of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) a profile of autism that’s often misunderstood, but very real. What Is