Supporting a child with a PDA profile can feel complex.
But understanding how to help shouldn’t be.
 
Instant digital download, just $37 AUD.
Clear, practical support strategies you can start using today.
 
Introducing: The PDA Handbook
A clinical psychologist-written guide to understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance, and what really helps when anxiety-driven avoidance takes over.
 
Who This Is For:
Parents of children with a PDA profile (or suspected profile)
Clinicians and therapists looking for real-world strategies
Educators supporting neurodivergent students in school or group settings
 
If you’re confused by conflicting advice or overwhelmed by meltdowns, shutdowns, and resistance, this is your new go-to.
 
Let’s be honest: there’s a lot of noise out there.

PDA is often misunderstood, even among professionals, and clear, respectful resources are hard to come by.
 
This handbook cuts through the noise with compassion and clarity.
It’s not about rigid behaviour plans.
It’s about supporting autonomy, reducing anxiety, and building trust.
 
Children with PDA aren’t defiant, they’re dysregulated.
 
But without the right understanding, they’re often met with:
❌ Power struggles that escalate
❌ Unhelpful strategies that increase anxiety
❌ Well-meaning support that misses the mark
 
The result? Everyone feels stuck.

This handbook offers a way forward.
 
This isn’t theory.
It’s the result of real-world clinical experience and the lived realities of supporting PDA kids with compassion, boundaries, and calm.
It empowers you to meet demand avoidance with safety, structure, and sensitivity.
 
Inside The PDA Handbook, you’ll get:
What PDA Actually Is: Understand how it fits within the autism spectrum, and what makes it different.
Why Demands Feel Threatening: Explore how even everyday requests can trigger overwhelm, and how to adjust your lens.
Strategies That Build Connection (Not Resistance): From scripting help to autonomy-friendly approaches, you’ll walk away with practical tools.
Language Tips that Reduce Pressure: Learn how to communicate in a way that invites safety instead of shutdown.
Support for Parents, Educators & Clinicians: Advice for every adult in the child’s world, with tools for home, classroom, and therapy.
Bonus: Curated Resource List: So you can keep learning and advocating with confidence.
 
From:
❌ Confusion and second-guessing
❌ Meltdowns and morning battles
❌ Feeling like “nothing works”
 
To:
✅ A deeper understanding of PDA and how it shows up
✅ Tools that reduce anxiety and increase cooperation
✅ A clearer, calmer approach to support that actually works
 
PDA isn’t about bad behaviour. It’s about unmet needs and invisible overwhelm.

The PDA Handbook helps you decode the behaviour, and support the child behind it.
 
You’ll receive:
A professionally written PDF guide (clinically informed, trauma-aware)
PDA explained in simple, parent- and educator-friendly language
Real-life strategies to reduce avoidance, increase connection, and lower stress
Customisable tools for home, school, and therapeutic use
Recommended reading and ongoing support resources
 
All for $37 AUD, download and use immediately.
 
You don’t need to “fix” your child.
You just need to understand them, and this guide shows you how.
 
You’re not failing. You’re just missing the right support.
Let this handbook be the first step toward calm, clarity, and connection.
 
PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital product, no physical item will be shipped. Upon purchase, you will receive access to download the materials electronically. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final, and refunds cannot be issued. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact theplayfulpsychologist@gmail.com for assistance.