Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.
Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.
Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.
Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.
1. Towards an Understanding of PDA. 2. Implications for Teaching and Learning. 3. What are Collaborative Approaches to Learning. 4. Key Strategies. 5. Getting started. 6. Personalising the curriculum. 7. Encouraging social understanding and promoting emotional wellbeing. 8. Demonstrating progress. 9. Looking after yourself. Summary.
An expert guide for supporting pupils with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in school environments
Ruth Fidler (Author)
Ruth Fidler is Assistant Head Teacher at Sutherland House School
run by the autism charity NORSACA. She works throughout the school
(aged 3-19) developing whole school approaches to working
interactively with children across the autism spectrum, with a
particular focus on social and emotional well being.
Phil Christie (Author)
Phil Christie is Director of Sutherland House Children's Services,
run by autism charity NORSACA (www.norsaca.org.uk), and leads a
team of Consultant Child Psychologists at the Elizabeth Newson
Centre. The centre carries out training and research activities and
has particular expertise in PDA. He is also Associate Editor of
'Good Autism Practice', and became Chair of the Advisory Council of
the Autism Education Trust in 2009.
As medical lead for ASD in Surrey, I witness first-hand the
challenge that teachers face in responding to the needs of children
with PDA symptoms. It's very clear that this book stems from the
authors' unparalleled educational experience and I am excited about
the good it is going to do.
*Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist,
Surrey and Borders NHS Trust, author of ‘My Autism Book’ and ‘Me
and my PDA’*
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