I am going to loose 3 stone to raise money for the PDA society.
In 2013 I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome with PDA (pathological demand avoidence). To us as a family there was no knowledge about PDA and lots of places hadn't heard of it and some places didn't even recognise it. To me my family and teachers learnt about PDA through me teaching them through the behaviour I would exibit. I feel that I want to raise awareness for PDA along side raising money for a good cause. It's really really hard for families when a child is diagnosed with PDA because many people have never heard of it in a way they have with aspergers. It's hard because most places don't know the extent of anxiety PDA can put on a child.

When I was diagnosed with aspergers and PDA I was given a medication that unfortunately as a side effect caused my appetite to increase. Since gaining the weight I haven't felt myself. I would love to do something positive for myself whilst raising money for the PDA society. My goal is to loose 3 stone and get sponsored for this and all donations will be sent directly to the PDA society.

This is not a uncommon disorder but it is undiagnosed in a lot of children. If you don't know what PDA is then to me it means anxiety when a demand is applied in a specific way. I have learnt to cope with my PDA but I still do not feel the research is given to help children and families understand there child's PDA.

Any donations are highly appreciated and it would mean a lot to me if you share. Thanks so much for reading.