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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
23
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 to support your child, teen and family. Karenza Harding Occupational Therapist Telehealth (Perth-based) Karenza Harding provides online paediatric occupationnal therapy. Karenza Harding is a senior […]
Apr
30
Getting an autism diagnosis in Western Australia: what you need to know for support at school & by the NDIS
Getting an autism diagnosis in Western Australia: what you need to know for support at school & by the NDIS There is a HUGE amount of confusion around for families trying to work out what evidence they need to provide of their child’s autism diagnosis. Many families are sitting on waitlists to see a paediatrician […]
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.
PDA-Aware Practitioners
Functional Therapy Co 
Neurodivergent & Therapist Owned Practice
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45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth Western Australia 6005, Australia
Availability, Waitlist
PDA Training Australia
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Floreat Western Australia 6014, Australia
Availability
Healan Centre
Updated 25 June 2024 As all of our programs follow the same if not similar structure of a 3 step or 3…
- Healan Centre
- 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth Western Australia 6005, Australia
Availability, Accepting referrals for ADHD & Autism
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.
