About Ruth

– Ruth Fidler is an Education Consultant specialising in complex presentations of autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), interactive approaches and emotional well being.

Ruth worked at an all-age non-maintained special school for pupils across the autism spectrum for 22 years. During her time on the senior leadership team, the school sustained Ofsted outstanding status. She also led an outreach pilot project working with other agencies to meet the needs of children and young people currently unable to attend school.

Since 2014 Ruth Fidler has worked independently. As a member of Autism Associates, she provides training and consultancy and presents at conferences and events. She works with a variety of schools, services and organisations including the Autism Education Trust, the National Autistic Society the PDA Society.

Ruth is co-author of several books on PDA and Autism. Visit the Autism Associates website to find out more about Ruth.

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• 27th March 2020

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Ruth Fidler BA (Hons), PGCE Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Education Consultant, Ruth Fidler focuses on helping teachers to understand the distinctive profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) as part of the autism spectrum. The session helps teachers understand the characteristics of the PDA profile and recognise the educational needs of pupils with PDA. It also 

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