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Monday, 17 December 2018

Christmas challenges with autism and anxiety

December 17, 2018 PDA Life

There seems to be an unspoken pressure from society that Christmas should be a happy time. The month of December is full of so many challeng...

Christmas tips for autistic families

December 03, 2018 tips

The Christmas season is well and truly upon us! For some that means the rushing around trying to find the perfect gift starts now, others in...

What is Autism?

'Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Social interaction and communication can be difficult for some autistic people but others may enjoy it. Intense interests and repetitive behaviour are often seen along with differing sensory experiences'.

What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of Autism. The central difficulty for people with PDA is their avoidance of the everyday demands made by other people, due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control.

Children may sometimes be described as having 'challenging' or 'oppositional' behaviour. Parents describe life as 'walking on eggshells'.

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