Preventing school exclusion: a case study of a primary aged autistic child with ADHD and a PDA profile This case study describes the initiatives that were adopted to help ‘Jack’, a 7 year old boy, avoid a third exclusion from school. Jack was diagnosed with autism and ADHD but he [...]
James is 14 and kindly shared this extract he wrote about his experience of PDA. His insightful and honest account covers how PDA can be misunderstood; masking; school; the need to have ‘demand free’ time; the importance of trust in relationships; the impact of the Covid pandemic and what helps [...]
We’ve shared below links to new and existing resources and some helpful approaches for PDAers, plus a list of free resources that are available whilst we're all at home social distancing or self-isolating. We'll keep updating this page with additional information, ideas and resources - and please do let [...]
PDA IN OUR WORDS PDA in Our Words highlights initial findings from new research by PDA Society, through the voices and experiences of PDA people and their families. A message from our CEO, Elizabeth Archer [...]
PDA IN OUR WORDS About this report This report highlights initial findings from new research conducted by PDA Society in partnership with our community. In the next phase we will be co-producing the full report with members of the PDA community alongside [...]
Back to all Q&A recordings Q&A Recording: The Importance of Diagnosis With guest speakers: Dr Judy Eaton - As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Judy has extensive experience of assessing, diagnosing, and working (both within the NHS and independently) with adults, children, and families across the ability spectrum; specifically, those living [...]
Jake was diagnosed autistic with complex needs including high anxiety when he was 6 years old. Jake’s profile had a huge impact on many aspects of home life and there were many barriers to accessing any education provision for him. Jake attended a specialist provision, but this broke down in [...]
Thank you for helping me grow. - A mainstream student’s experience Ceri Hamer is the headteacher for a mainstream primary school in Lancashire. Here she tells us about a PDA student and the help and support the school provided to them. The pupil’s name has been changed. Oliver arrived at [...]
Back to all Q&A recordings Q&A Recording: Effective Provision for PDA Learners With guest speakers: Jilly Davis, Trustee & Education Lead for the PDA Society and consultant to the Robert Ogden NAS specialist school Ceri Hamer, Head of School for a mainstream primary in Lancashire Sandy Turner, Principal of [...]
Back to training home Courses & events for parents & carers We offer various training options for parents and carers, including live courses which we deliver on various dates throughout the year and on behalf of other organisations such as autism charities and support groups. We also [...]
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