Welcome to support essentials
Supporting Autism, PDA, and Your Neurodiverse Home
Support Essentials is here to support you and your family to work positively with your child’s neurodiversity by sharing knowledge and experience from other parents of neurodiverse kids.
Featured Articles
Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and the NDIS are our regular topics of discussion.
How to Complete an NDIS Access Request for Your Autistic Child
Learn how to complete an NDIS Access Request for your Autistic child by identifying the correct pathway for your child’s specific situation.
Is PDA Recognised in Australia?
Is PDA recognised in Australia? This post discusses the extent of Pathological Demand Avoidance awareness in Australia, plus why it is so important.
My Child’s Specialist Won’t Confirm a PDA Diagnosis. What do I do?
A PDA diagnosis can be tricky to get. What options are available to parents seeking a PDA diagnosis in Australia?
Topics of Conversation
Autism
Thought-provoking articles incorporating shared knowledge and expertise from parents of autistic kids.
PDA
Raising awareness of Pathological Demand Avoidance, an emergent behavioural profile of Autism.
The NDIS
Autism-specific NDIS tutorials and guides to help you access essential supports.
