Support & Advice
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Transition to adulthood
When we think about transitions we naturally think about the big transitions like leaving school or transferring from primary to secondary school. But transitions of any kind, at any time, may be difficult for PDA individuals. Starting a new club or activity, leaving home in the morning to go [...]
Coronavirus support
We've collated and created specific resources to support the PDA community during the Coronavirus pandemic. They are spread across 5 pages:
Links and tips for the PDA community during the Coronavirus pandemic
Helpful approaches with PDA during the coronavirus outbreak
Accessible information (social stories etc.)
Information about mental health
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National Autistic Society PDA resources
Here are links to the National Autistic Society's PDA resources:
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Network Autism resources
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? An adult's perspective
Pathological demand avoidance: an interview with Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie
PDA and mental health
Meeting the educational needs of pupils with PDA
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Support for PDA adults
This page signposts some sources of useful information, support and advice for PDA adults and their families.
The PDA Society takes considerable care to check the services that we signpost, however we’re not responsible for the quality, experience or outcomes from third party organisations. We’re currently developing an accreditation process [...]
Support for siblings
It can be tricky to balance the needs of individual children within any family, and this can be even trickier in PDA households.
Our Siblings page offers advice around strategies and tips for supporting siblings.
A PDA parent has also written two very helpful documents: a Q&A for Siblings and Personal [...]
Independent diagnostic centres
These centres provide diagnostic assessments for both adults and children unless otherwise specified.
Please note that whilst the PDA Society researches all the services we signpost, the list should be taken as a helpful guide not as an endorsement and we can take no responsibility for the quality or the [...]
Support for parents & carers
This page signposts some sources of useful information, support and advice regarding health, social care, justice, benefits and more.
The PDA Society takes considerable care to check the services that we signpost, however we’re not responsible for the quality, experience or outcomes from third party organisations. We’re currently developing an [...]
Education support & advice
This page signposts some sources of useful information, support and advice regarding education.
The PDA Society takes considerable care to check the services that we signpost, however we’re not responsible for the quality, experience or outcomes from third party organisations. We’re currently developing an accreditation process for services and organisations [...]
PDA Society Support
The PDA Society enquiry line service provides information, advice and support to those living and working with PDA.
In addition, our peer-support website discussion forum is moderated and is an alternative place to ask questions, share experiences and find support.
The Society also provides training for different audiences, and webinars on [...]