PDA School Refusal: Helping Your Child Manage Demands
PDA School Refusal: Helping Your Child Manage Demands When a child with pathological demand avoidance (PDA) refuses to go to school, the morning routine can become one of the most stressful parts of family life. Parents often describe children who become distressed before breakfast, who insist they are too ill to attend, or who shut […]
How to Get an EHCP for PDA: Evidence and Strategies
How to Get an EHCP for PDA: Evidence and Strategies If your child has a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile of autism, you may be wondering how to secure the right educational support. An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) can provide the legally enforceable framework needed to meet your child’s unique needs. This article explains […]
Understanding PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance Guide
Understanding PDA: What Pathological Demand Avoidance Means for Your Child If your child resists everyday requests with an intensity that feels far beyond typical stubbornness, you may have encountered the term Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA. Many parents describe their child as a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ – charming one moment and intensely anxious the next […]
Pathological Demand Avoidance in School: Parent Support Guide
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in School: A Parent’s Guide to Support When your child experiences Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), the school day can feel like a battlefield. Everyday requests – from putting on a coat to starting a worksheet – can trigger intense anxiety, leading to distress, avoidance, or what is often called school refusal. For […]