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.
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.
4 Books About Puberty to Support Autistic Girls
Transitioning to adulthood is hard. Here’s four books about puberty to support autistic girls and other neurodivergent children.
Can You Have PDA Without Autism?
‘Can you have PDA without Autism?’ is a common question asked by people who have recently discovered Pathological Demand Avoidance.
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.
