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Monday, 13 May 2013

Do you think it's acceptable to put disabled children down like lambs?

May 13, 2013 Downs Side Up

I've had something on my mind for a few weeks now, on and off. Today I just haven't been able to shake it at all. It's not pleas...

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'.

Monday, 13 May 2013

Do you think it's acceptable to put disabled children down like lambs?

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