ODD and PDA
Learn how to support children with ODD and PDA today!
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11 Quick Tips
For Supporting Students with ODD/PDA
1️⃣ Choose your battles. As soon as you find yourself in conflict ask “Is conflict going to resolve or escalate the situation.”
2️⃣ Try distracting the child to something else in a very calm voice
3️⃣ Try to catch the child doing LOTS of great things. Even if they sit still for one second, tell them “great sitting” as soon as they do the right thing!
4️⃣ Let them be your special helper or give special jobs
5️⃣ NEVER take what they say personally (yes we know that sometimes what they say is awful – killing, hurting, etc… but what they want the most is a reaction so don’t react!)
6️⃣ Remember that strategies will wear out very quickly, and when they do, move on to another strategy
7️⃣ Children with ODD have a strong resistance to change. Any changes can cause a lot of anxiety, so look at strategies to help them manage their anxiety
8️⃣ Offer clear choices with set boundaries
9️⃣ Break tasks and activities into small achievable steps
1️⃣0️⃣ Find small ways to connect and build a relationship with them. Start with talking about things they love or are interested in
1️⃣1️⃣ Use physical prompts rather than directly asking them to do something. E.g. point to what work they need to do, rather than telling them to do it. (refer to pg 6 on why visuals are so important)
Discussed in this episode
Definitions of ODD and PDA
Strategies to support students with ODD or PDA
Resources Discussed
Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.
Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.
Check out my other podcasts on ADHD:
- Episode 125: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, PDA & Neurodiversity
- Episode 115: What you can Learn from Lived Experiences of Autism and ADHD
- Episode 108: Understanding Screen Addiction with ADHD expert Simon Da Roza
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The Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning
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Super Shamlal – Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance
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Organize Your ADD/ADHD Child
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