An exploration into the experiences 
of school aged children with a 
demand avoidant profile of autism
by Amelia Green
Summary
This paper is by Amelia Green, a master’s student at the University of Birmingham, and dives into the challenges faced by school aged children with PDA. Based on feedback from over 1,000 parents and young people, her findings shed light on the experiences of PDA children and their families and the urgent need for change, including:
- Struggles with school attendance, exclusions, and lack of support. 

- The importance of EHCPs that accurately reflect needs. 

- How a formal PDA diagnosis can help secure the right support.Â
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