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.
Using Essential Oils in your Neurodiverse Home
In this practical guide, you’re going to learn how essential oils can support neurodivergent people, plus the basics of essential oils and how to use them.
3 Ways to Bring Up PDA With Your Allied Health Professional
At some point your PDA child may require various forms of therapy. A tailored approach is essential, so how do you bring up PDA with your allied health professional?
4 Tips for Applying to the NDIS for ASD1 (Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1)
There are different ways to access the NDIS for those with ASD. Here are some helpful tips for the best chance of success when applying to the NDIS for ASD1.
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.
