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PDA Society provide resources including editable tools, case studies, good practice guidance, webinars, videos and printable resources to support professionals dealing with children who display pathological demand avoidance traits. These resources include PDA PANDA, a simple pneumonic with easy strategies to follow, including self-care tips.
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Who is this resource designed for?

This resource is suitable for children with: ASC, Intellectual disability

Age Group: 1 - None

Intended outcome(s): Provide information and training for professionals (including educators) to enhance their awareness and improve autism practice.

Does this resource also support student health/wellbeing? No

Developed by: PDA Society

This resource is: FREE

Resource Delivery

Resource type: Education/information for staff, Worksheets/printables, Directory, Practical strategies

Resource delivered by: Anyone

Training required: None

Notes on training:

Evaluations

Has this resource been co-developed with the community? Yes

Educator
score

9.0

Evidence
rating

9.0

Educator Appraisal

PDA Panda is a simple, easy-to-use resource which gives practical suggestions for approaching avoidant children. There were examples of phrases you could use, how to integrate other resources and strategies and has lots more information available on the web-pages. This is a great resource for staff who may not have direct classroom experience but want to learn more about how to interact with children who are avoidant.

Evidence Rating

The PDA Panda is grounded in PDA research and includes case studies and resources designed to support its proper implementation. However, there is currently limited evidence of its effectiveness, with most evaluations based on feedback rather than formal studies.