Frequently Asked Questions
This is a quick link guide to the most frequently asked questions our enquiry line service receives about PDA …
Is a PDA profile of autism a good fit for me or my child?
Only an experienced clinician would be able to say whether a PDA profile of autism is a good fit for you or your child, after undertaking a very detailed assessment. There’s a wealth of information on our website which will help give you a good understanding of PDA, these are good starting points:
PDA case studies & lived experiences
What is PDA? information sheet
How is PDA assessed/diagnosed?
Please see detailed information on the diagnostic pathway for children and diagnostic pathway for adults.
PDA Development Group – what makes a good diagnostic assessment
PDA Society statement on diagnostic terminology
How do I access support?
Support groups – local and Facebook
Self-help, coping strategies & therapies for adults
Support & advice (parents & carers); Pathway to support (adults); Teen life (teens)
Resource library (support & advice category)
Share the editable tools in our resource library and other materials from the PDA Society such as:
- PDA P A N D A infographic
- Keys to Care
- What is PDA? booklet
- Introduction to PDA webinar
- What is PDA? information sheet
- Letter to professionals
- Information sheet for teaching professionals
to help others understand how to support you/your child.
How do I get support at school/work?
Support & advice (parents & carers) and Pathway to support (adults) – signposts to many helpful organisations
What approaches are helpful with PDA?
Self-help, coping strategies & therapies for adults
Resource library (good practice & insight category)
Sources of further understanding
Is there training available on PDA?
Please see our training pages
What information is there for professionals?
Please see our Working with PDA pages and our Resource library
How can I stay up to date with news?
Follow us on social media: Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; LinkedIn; YouTube
Please also see our news section