In this episode Lou discussed PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby. What is PDA? Is it a real diagnosis? Comparing PDA to ODD. Helping families to access the right support if they suspect PDA in their child or have had a recent diagnosis. The discussion then moves to Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) and how this model works for PDAers, how educators are benefiting from CPS in schools when working with PDA students as well as the upcoming visit to WA by Dr Ross Greene!

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Support materials mentioned by Theresa and Miriam:

1. The Kidd Clinic website: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/

Dr Kidd is bringing Dr Ross Greene to WA in September! Join the mailing list to hear more about this and make sure you don't miss Ross's visit and training!

2. PDA Society in the UK website: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/

3. Kristy Forbes Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/inTunePathways

4. Book: "The Family Experience of PDA" by Eliza Fricker https://www.amazon.com.au/Family-Experience-PDA-Illustrated-Pathological/dp/1787756777/ref=asc_df_1787756777/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463938214949&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5248029444617133627&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071774&hvtargid=pla-1330963301971&psc=1

5. Book: "Pretty Darn Awesome" by Lauren O'Grady https://www.amazon.com.au/Pretty-Darn-Awesome-Understanding-Pathological/dp/B08N1N9WDQ

6. Book: "Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education Professional" by Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie https://www.amazon.com.au/Collaborative-Approaches-Learning-Pupils-Professionals/dp/1785920170

7. The Kidd Centre webinars for teachers by Jonelle Fraser: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/professional

This is the episode where Lou announces her recent diagnosis of terminal lung cancer but the focus of this episode is a discussion between Lou and parent Advocate, Symone Wheatley-Hey. Symone discusses her struggles with the WA education system and the efforts of the WA Square Peg Round Whole group to engage with Education Minister, Sue Ellery.

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Call to Action: Here's the contact details so that you can write to Minister Sue Ellery:
Address:

12th Floor, Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005

Telephone:

61 8 6552 5700

Fax:

61 8 6552 5701

Email:

Minister.Ellery@dpc.wa.gov.au

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1. Western Australian joint Disability Royal Commission submission: HAVE YOUR SAY ANONYMOUSLY https://freesuggestionbox.com/pub/awjmhmf?fbclid=IwAR0CDdCcFRc-loHJLlhYz7FtsWo6iyBRk44cWHfyDwOzbWV4NTACVE0jb08

2. Template to write to your local MP (found on WA Facebook group):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198774187604032/permalink/1206759080138876

3. Legislative Council questions on notice: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Hansard/hansard.nsf/0/79569FAF37D0AEFD482588D80029EC16/$File/G41%20S1%2020221011%20All.pdf?

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Please write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au

In this episode, Lou talks to Yenn Purkis.
Yenn Purkis is an author, public servant and passionate advocate for Autistic people and their families. Yenn is the author of ‘Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome’ – an autobiography, ‘The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for Asperteens’- an activity book about employment for teens on the Autism spectrum. Yenn is co-author of ‘The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum’ and ‘The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum.’ Yenn has also contributed to other books, journals, blogs and websites. Yenn has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and atypical schizophrenia.

Yenn has been working full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. In between writing and paid work, Yenn frequently gives talks about living well with Autism and mental illness.

Lou and Yenn talk about behaviourism, Yenn's life growing up, the intersection of neurodivergence with mental illness, gender diversity and other related topics that Yenn has first hand experience with, as well as Yenn's experience when they spent some time in prison in earlier life.

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RESOURCES DISCUSSED DURING THIS EPISODE:

1. Yenn Purkis website: http://yennpurkis.com/

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