Hey, We live in Australia, I'm a single mum with 4 kids i homeschool, my little fella with autism that I'm on here for is 8, he was diagnosed on the spectrum 2 yrs ago, it took 3 years to get enough support to help manage a pitence of his needs to be met. We thought he may have ODD but it just didn't cut it, as All the "usual" methods of therapy and coping strategies etc aren't working for our boy. Until his O.T suggested to me last week that he shows All the signs of having PDA. So i researched this condition and what do ya know... He fits Everything. His dad and other family members on his dad's side have Very similar behaviours. On my side we have ADHD and Asperger's. I have more than one child on the spectrum, however the usual ways to manage the other kids behaviours just doesn't have the same outcome for my boy with pda. I've always been at a loss- until Now.
So I'm looking for new ways to communicate with him so we can build a relationship of trust and support, exactly How he needs it. Any advice or recommendations are So appreciated
Cheers
Casey S