School can be hard for Autistic children with a PDA profile (sometimes called Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy).

When school feels unsafe or overwhelming, children may respond with distress, avoidance, or resistance. These responses are often misunderstood, especially at school.

Following our PDA at School webinar, this MyTime session is a chance to keep the conversation going. It’s a space to reflect on what stood out, ask questions and talk with other parents and carers who get it.

Share your experiences and talk about things like:

What PDA at school looks like for your child

Things can make school feel unsafe or overwhelming

Ways to talk with school about your child’s needs

What you took away from the webinar

This is an online peer group

Virtual MyTime brings parents and carers together to talk and connect over topics families may be navigating.

Guided by a facilitator who is a peer, with space to hear from families, share your own experiences, or just listen.

This peer group discussion is not recorded, to respect and protect participants’ privacy.

Who this peer group is for

Parents and carers living in Australia raising Autistic and neurodivergent children including those who are exploring or awaiting a diagnosis.

These sessions are just for parents and carers. If you’re a professional, please click here to visit our Professionals page for more information.

MyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It is coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre. Belongside Families proudly delivers MyTime on behalf of the Child and Family Disability Alliance (CaFDA)

Contact the host of PDA at School: Virtual Autism MyTime

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