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PDA kids
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is described as an atypical presentation or profile of autism. Also known as Extreme Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy.
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May
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15 PDA-informed providers to support your child & family
15 PDA-informed therapists who support children and teens in Perth Finding PDA-informed therapists can be challenging. Here are a list of Perth therapists and providers who are PDA-informed and able […]
Apr
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A parent’s guide to autism evaluations in Western Australia
The NDIA and Western Australia's Department of Education have different requirements for providing evidence of disability when it comes to autism.
Support & Interest Groups
A private Facebook group for Perth/WA parents of PDA kids, adolescents and young adults. This wonderful community exists to share any info and support that might be useful to each other on this rocky road. Please invite your partners and other PDA parents to join us – but remind them they need to answer the membership questions!
Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Teachers, EA’s, OT’s, Speechies, Physio’s and any other professionals interested in start children and families! This group was created to share information and resources on working with and supporting autistic students/children/young adults with a PDA profile or presentation.Please share your ideas on what’s working (and what isn’t!), any questions for other professionals or parents, useful resources and websites etc. This is a non-judgemental, supportive community.
PDA-Aware Autism Assessments
Not all practitioners recognise PDA. These practitioners have self-identified as having an awareness of and recognising PDA presentations.
House of Mind 
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Growing Minds Clinical Psychology
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Rebecca Machado Psychology
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Amherst Psychology
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TLC WA
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Dr Chaandini Subramaniam, Perth Paediatrics
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The Kidd Clinic
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Mini Minds Child and Adolescent Health
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- Assessment - Autism
- Assessment - Dyscalculia (Specific Learning Disorder in Mathematics), Assessment - Dyslexia (Specific Learning Disorder in Reading), Assessment - Giftedness, Assessment - Intellectual Disability, Assessments - Educational and Cognitive, Occupational Therapist, Play Therapist, Psychologist, Psychologist - Clinical
Bowyer Psychology
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Bubbles Speech Pathology
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PDA-Aware Practitioners
Continence Hub
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Meelup Occupational Therapy
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Brave Heart Wellbeing
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TLC WA
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House of Mind
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Sweet Spot Therapy
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Mini Minds Child and Adolescent Health
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- Assessment - Autism
- Assessment - Dyscalculia (Specific Learning Disorder in Mathematics), Assessment - Dyslexia (Specific Learning Disorder in Reading), Assessment - Giftedness, Assessment - Intellectual Disability, Assessments - Educational and Cognitive, Occupational Therapist, Play Therapist, Psychologist, Psychologist - Clinical
Angela Bain Psychology
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Allegro Therapy
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Bubbles Speech Pathology
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In Flow Occupational Therapy
Books closed
Tayla Squires
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Spectrum Therapy WA
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Loop Therapy
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Rebecca Machado Psychology
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Evolve Psychiatric Services
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Neurospark Occupational Therapy Kristy Casella
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Rising Family OT
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Palms Allied Health
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Growing Minds Clinical Psychology
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Functional Therapy Co
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Whale Shark Therapy Services
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The OT Place
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Alyv
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Navigating Neurodivergence
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Therapy Inc
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Psychwest
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JS Therapy Services
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Speech 2 U
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Be You Therapy Assessments
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Kid Speak Paediatric Speech Pathology
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Path to Grow Occupational Therapy
Books closed, Waitlist
PDA Training Australia
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Ability Consultants
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Neuroinclusion
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Ability Now Therapy Services
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The Nurtured OT
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Free Downloads
WA Autism Parents' Handbook
Your essential guide to services and support in Western Australia.
Support Strategies to Try at School for Students with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile
This “cheat sheet” for educators has been collated and shared by Heidi Brandis who is a PDA Parent, former OT, author of the WA Autism Parent Handbook plus many more.
Declarative Language Cheat Sheet
Free Declarative Language Cheat Sheet is available to download from the Raising PDA Kids website.
Resources to help
Website created by a Mum of a PDA child and OT that includes access to:
- 10 Week Online Mother’s Group
- Online training for professionals.
