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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