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Pathological Demand Avoidance at School

We know school can be a challenging environment for individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). So we want to hear from you what would be helpful. What would make school just a little bit easier for you or your child?

This survey is anonymous and will only be used to develop resources and training materials for Autism NZ.
What would you want teachers and school staff to know about PDA?
What aspects of school are difficult with regard to PDA?
e.g. being required to take particular subjects?
Obviously some subjects will always be required, and there will always be demands at school, but it is helpful to know where those demands lie.
How helpful would each of the following strategies be?
Very helpful
Somewhat helpful
Neutral
Somewhat unhelpful
Very unhelpful
Unsure
Flexible start and finish times
Freedom to move between alternative seating options and spaces (as opposed to being required to stay at your desk)
PDA training for teachers
Options for assignments and tasks (as opposed to being given a single task requirement)
Breakout spaces
Avoiding singling out students or putting them on the spot
emphasising the 'why'; ensuring students know the real life purpose for their work
Choices for when, where, and how their work is done
What else could be done to make things a little bit easier?