Practical PDA information, resources and support for families, schools and professionals
Finding useful PDA information can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are trying to understand your child while also navigating everyday family life, education and support.
Little Puddins brings together neuroaffirmative PDA information, practical resources, lived experience and professional support to help families and the people supporting Autistic PDA children and young people.
Whether you are looking for help with a particular situation, resources to deepen your understanding or support for your child's school, you can explore the options below.
Family PDA Consultation and Coaching
Sometimes general information is not enough. Every PDA child and family is different, and you may need an opportunity to explore what is happening within your own family.
Family consultations provide space to discuss your child's individual experiences, current areas of difficulty and the factors that may be affecting everyday life. The focus is on understanding the child within the context of autonomy, regulation, sensory and interoceptive experiences, communication, relationships, capacity and felt safety.
You can contact Amanda if you require PDA Parenting consultations or coaching.
PDA School Support
When a PDA child is experiencing difficulty accessing school, meaningful change often requires collaboration between the adults around them.
I provide PDA-informed school support to help families and education professionals develop a shared understanding of the individual child, identify barriers to access and consider neuroaffirmative adjustments that support participation, autonomy, regulation and felt safety.
Contact Amanda if you require PDA advocacy or in-person school support.
Professional Learning
Amanda McGuinness also provides PDA and Autism training for schools, professionals and organisations, supporting the development of neuroaffirmative practice grounded in understanding, autonomy, accessibility and respect for Autistic experience.
Amanda is the Director of Autism Advocacy and Professional Practice at Flourish Autism. To enquire about school focused training please contact Flourish Autism.
Access PDA Information Hub
To access detailed information and support on PDA go to the Little Puddins PDA Information Hub.
