The PDA Clinic

08/03/2022

We are currently raising funds for 'Autism Ukraine'.
We believe that a lot of disabled people, including those on the spectrum and those with learning difficulties are being left behind in the refugee crisis.

Hopefully together, we can make a difference to someone who is struggling to leave.

Many thanks 🇺🇦

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/helpautisticukrainians?utm_term=Vgg8NRYxd

04/03/2022

PDA was featured on BBC Look North last night.

Watch here, but jump to 10.37 for the start of the clip.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00151sr/look-north-yorkshire-evening-news-03032022

28/11/2021

The very first 'rule' of being a PDA parent is to develop an extremely thick skin, as quickly as possible.

If it's thick already, then it'll need to be thicker.

Chances are, some of the insults you are going to receive will rock you to your core, but you cannot show one jot of emotion in your facial expression, body language or even your aura.

This however, could be your downfall in meetings with the authorities, as the professionals will think you're either cold as ice, or can handle everything anyway, so don't need any support.

22/11/2021

This is not directly PDA related, however this book is profound. I simply can't recommend it enough.

If you're a liker on here, then this book is for you. Trust me!

https://amzn.to/3HUjWib

18/11/2021

PDA Paradox, is a great book about life as a PDAer, written by Harry Thompson, who is one of our all time favourite PDAers.

Click the link to buy:

The PDA Paradox: The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum eBook : Thompson, Harry, Evans, Felicity: Amazon.co.uk: Books

18/11/2021

This is a fabulous book for children aged 10 - 18, to help them to understand their PDA. Written by the fabulous Dr Gloria Durá-Vilá.

Click link to buy:

Me and My PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People

05/10/2021

03/10/2021

Hiya! Hope you're all enjoying your Sunday.

I thought I would check in with you all, to let you know that although it appears to be quiet, we are still working away behind the scenes, like a swan swiming on water.

We are connecting with our PDA peers, whether they be fellow parents or professionals. Our aim has never been to make money or be a competitor to other professionals, rather to create a holistic approach for families. This is so that any individuals who seek our help can be directed to the right people.

If you are a professional or a parent with skills to offer, please give us a shout, we would love to hear from you.

13/09/2021

It's gone a bit quiet on here, bear with us. We are working away like swans on the water.

This whole project will not be built overnight, in fact it will take years, as we want to get it 100% right and we do have our own simultaneous 'battles' going on.

At the moment, our biggest problem going forward, is that we don't have any autistic people onboard, which will only be temporary. Our ethos is that no autism clinic, should exist without autistic input from the top levels.

That said, in the meantime, if we think we can help somebody who approaches us who has exhausted all other angles unsuccessfully, maybe due to funding issues of their own, then we will endeavour to help in any way that we can.

So please feel free to contact us.

15/08/2021

Although this is a video aimed at professionals, it is also really helpful for parents to watch. A lot of parents are sadly not listened to by many professionals and misunderstood; so to see that there are many professionals who not only understand, but are actively raising awareness and improving the lives of many PDAers and their families is simply brilliant.

It is also a very good resource to show your doubting social worker, school staff, doctor etc etc. because as most parents already know, professionals listen more to other professionals.

This is one of two videos created for PDA Day 2021 that share best practice about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) for professionals from all sectors incl...

13/08/2021

Today we are talking about passive early history.

What is your experience, if you are a PDAer, were you excessively passive as a child or even mildly passive and if so, up to what age? Similarly, if you're a PDA parent, how did your child present before age 5?