Services for Families

Our PDA Kids is both a crisis service and an ongoing information and therapeutic service.

I am acutely aware that we are all at different stages of our PDA journey. I will support you and your family at whatever stage you find yourself in.

I see you; I hear you; I acknowledge your lived experience without judgement.

“I feel a sense of hope, where there has been hopelessness”
Parent, South Australia
“With Sarah, I truly feel understood”
Parent, South Australia
Thank you so much for helping me stay grounded. Your unique perspective on PDA is so absolutely refreshing and validating and I feel very safe sharing my challenges with you.
Parent, South Australia
We faced years of struggle to support our 12 year old son in school. After working with numerous health professionals, we finally found Sarah. She helped us tailor the school environment to his needs and taught us to empower him with the necessary autonomy for independent decision-making.
Parent, Victoria
Sarah, thank you so much for your support. Meeting you has come at such a “life raft” moment, when I felt like I was beginning to drown in overwhelm. I can’t thank you enough for listening and validating my experience.
Parent, New South Wales

This may look like a lot of different things for different families:

  • Understanding PDA
  • PDA & the nervous system
  • Understanding masking
  • PDA terminology
  • The importance of trust and safety
  • PDA Burnout
  • Communication
  • Understanding expressions of PDA
  • Supporting sensory needs
  • The sibling relationship
  • The night-time routine demands – dinner, bathing, brushing teeth and bed
  • What does choice and control look like in a child?
  • Navigating the education system 
  • School vs Home Schooling
  • Twice exceptional children: ASD/PDA & gifted children
  • Advocating for my child’s needs and accommodations at school

We can come to you!

Meeting in your home encourages the feeling of safety for your child.

What might a session look like?

In your first session, we want to hear your story without interruption. Your experiences matter greatly to us. Personalised support is key, ensuring that you, your child, and your family feel seen, heard, and validated.

Together, we’ll identify your main concerns and collaboratively prioritise them based on your unique needs.

For a family new to the world of PDA, we might explore what PDA is and strategies for adjusting parenting to support your child’s needs. If your child is experiencing PDA burnout, we’ll focus on understanding and supporting them during this time. For others, it could involve navigating the school system, advocating for your child, or providing support during nightly routines like dinner, bath, brushing teeth, and bedtime.

You decide how often we meet. We can adjust our sessions as needed to accommodate changes in your situation. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and we’re here to support your family when you need it most.

We’re eager to work alongside you, offering respect and practical tools to support you as parent/carers, to understand your child’s emotional needs, and see them thrive.


 

FEE SCHEDULE – Face-to-Face or Telehealth
50-minute with Social Worker: $193.99
50-minute with Rehabilitation Counsellor: $193.99
50-minute with Therapy Assistant: $86.79

Provider travel time will be charged at 50% of the hourly rate for all face-to-face invoices, to a maximum of 30 minutes each way.

Funding from the NDIS can be used if you are self-managed or plan-managed.

If you do not yet have NDIS funding, please reach out to discuss a plan to meet your needs.

Short notice cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled appointment time
will incur a fee of 100% of the appointment cost.

Resources for families