Sensory
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Keys to care
A single page information sheet for supporting and helping a PDA person. Ideal for those working with individuals whose care-needs have been identified as relating to demand avoidance. Useful as a grab-sheet for members of staff - a regular reminder of what can help.
Also helpful for family members or individuals who are trying to explain the essence of a PDA profile to those who care for them.
Published by: PDA Society
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A third party German translation of this resource is also available here.
PDA and Sensory Processing
In this webinar, Occupational Therapist Alison Hart of Children's Choice Therapy Service explains how Sensory Processing is often the 'missing link' to understanding why environments and every day activities can be so challenging for some individuals.
Poor sensory processing is our ability to understand the environment around us, as well as how our body works and responds within that environment. Existing conditions, anxieties, processing, and developmental disorders all impact this foundation skill, and hence every day, individual and family life.
This webinar will help us to understand sensory processing, how it relates to PDA and how it can be a trigger for behaviours as well as presenting helpful strategies.
An extended question and answer session follows.
Recorded in October 2017
Please note: this webinar was recorded in 2017, it may therefore contain some outdated language and terminology.
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Demand-Anxiety Cycle: resource template
A tool to help young people, parents & professionals understand demand avoidance and talk together.
Tick boxes that apply, write on it, or edit the document….
Whatever works for you.
Download editable template
A third party German translation of this document (by a German parent of a PDA child) is also available here.
Please note: the PDA Society is not able to verify the accuracy of translations listed on our website.
PDA by PDAers
PDA by PDAers: From Anxiety to Avoidance and Masking to Meltdowns
This book is a collection of genuine insights and experiences from people living with PDA, adapted from their interactions on a popular online support group. It includes frank discussions of topics relevant to PDA, including work, relationships and managing meltdowns, making it a vital resource for both individuals and professionals.
Author: Sally Cat
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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