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These resources have been created by PDA adults, professionals and carers of PDA people, with the support of PDA Society. The aim of this guidance is to help PDA people find safe and appropriate support. Professionals may also find this helpful in understanding what information about their <\/span>services,<\/span> and experiences within them, represent a safe environment for <\/span>PDAers<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pdasociety.org.uk\/pda2025staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4a.-Professional-practice-guidance-1.png” title_text=”4a. 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