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work well for children with autism can make things worse for children with PDA. AVOIDANCE of ordinary demands is the primary and most debilitating characteristic of PDA. It’s driven by the child’s uncontrolled ANXIETY which can feel like a PANIC ATTACK. Children will often respond by saying ‘No’ to what they’re
What Is Declarative Language? What you say and how you say it matters. The way you speak to your PDAer can either allow them to feel safe and engage with you or it can trigger a stress response. Linda Murphy’s, Declarative Language Handbook, is an excellent reference.
We want to equip those in our community with support information. We have accumulated many different resources and we are always adding to this list. We have created FREE printable handouts to aid in the understanding and advocacy of PDA.
A good diagnostic assessment should not only give a diagnosis but also explain how this was arrived at and the way in which this description fits with the individual child’s profile. It should also point out other issues about the child’s strengths and needs and how they may best be supported.
PDA demand avoidance isn’t a choice and is lifelong – it’s seen in infants and remains part of the experience into old age. With understanding, helpful approaches from others (page 9) and finding self-help and coping strategies (page 11), PDA demand avoidance can become more manageable.
Children with PDA often appear to have better social, interaction and communication skills than other children on the autism spectrum but lack depth in their understanding and are led by their need to control. Children with PDA can have highly developed role play and social mimicry. They may adopt different personas and often use this as a
13 lip 2019 · PRETEND: Many children with PDA are comfortable in drama and role-play, so incorporating elements of this into therapy sessions, or simply taking the child’s lead and joining them in their role-play, can be an effective way to connect with them and support them to explore concepts and experiences.
