Episode Details
Back to EpisodesESSENTIALS: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Ruth Fidler
Description
Working with pupils who refuse, engage in task avoidance or endless negotiation in class? Then it may be your pupil is affected by PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) - which is a form of autism.
In this essentials episode, Ruth Fidler explains what drives the behaviour of pupils with PDA - and how using traditional autism-friendly strategies might actually be counter-productive.
Important links:
Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education Professionals
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
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