PDA Australia

Pathological Demand Avoidance Australia Inc. info@PDAaustralia.org.au Provide information, support, and training for individuals and families living and working with PDA. Pathological Demand Avoidance is a profile on the Autism Spectrum. Our activities include: - Supporting discussions around people's experiences of living and working with PDA - Providing support to those living and working with PDA - Facilitating communication with individuals and professionals. (Advocacy) - Campaigning for greater recognition of the PDA profile of Autism in Australia - Providing training for different audiences including schools and allied health - Sharing good practice and supportive ideas - Developing new resources and tools which can aid understanding - Organising an annual PDA day on 15th May (collaborating with UK Themes) - Working in partnership with other organisations, providing PDA expertise, in order to improve services - Helping to increase understanding through research - Working towards PDA recognition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).