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Understanding and Supporting PDA - Webinar hosted by BDA Autism sub group December 2025
Asher Jenner, used her lived experience of PDA and eating disorder to share understanding of PDA and its impact on eating and developement of eating disorder. Asher outlined why typical support approaches can be unhelpful or harmful to people with PDA and provided recommendations when supporting clients.
PDA Society
Introduction to PDA from PDA society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diHUmhPWXUY
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-helps-guides/pda-and-approaches-to-eating/
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-helps-guides/pda-and-eating-disorders/
Studio3
Studio 3 is an independent organisation which provides a range of clinical and coaching services for individuals and organisations. Founded in the 1990s, Studio 3 promotes the ideals, philosophies and benefits of positive psychology and Low Arousal Approaches.
https://livesinthebalance.org
Lives in the Balance is a dynamic, values-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate, effective, non-punitive, non-adversarial, proactive, and collaborative. Our efforts and impact are global. We provide vast resources and training on Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, an evidence-based model of care originated by our founding director, Dr. Ross Greene, and support grass-roots advocacy and legislation aimed at sharply reducing or eliminating the use of harmful, counterproductive disciplinary practices.
Video of lived experience
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=isaac+video+pda+society+yo
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Feeding and Eating Difficulties for Neurodivergent Children - Steph's Two Girls