For Parents and Professionals, a workshop on Supporting Individuals with a Demand Avoidance Profile of the Autism Spectrum With PDA experts from the United Kingdom: - Laura Kerbey - Harry Thompson Two opportunities for training: Thursday,Chicago March 5th 9:00 – 4:00 UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development, Auditorium (First Floor), 1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL Friday, March 6th 9:00 – 4:00 Holiday Inn 5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a complex Autism Spectrum Disorder that is characterized by an anxiety-driven need to be in control and avoid everyday demands. Children and adults with PDA require a different approach than is typically used with individuals with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. CEUs available for specific professionals Continuing Education for teachers pending

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Q: Understanding PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? How can I help my child who has a PDA profile? Demand Avoidance can be seen in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but when the avoidance reaches a pathological level, major difficulties arise. Both parents and teaching staff will have challenges on an entirely new level that can be difficult to manage. We will explore: What is PDA? The key differences in working with young people & children with ASD and those with a PDA profile. Effective teaching and everyday approaches for the home Small Talk Speech & Language Therapy is a multi-award winning speech and language therapy organisation that works with children with PDA from all over the UK. Libby Hill, director of the business and lead therapist, belongs to the PDA professionals group and a highly valued PDA research group. As with all our events, please bring your questions and make good use of the expertise on the night.

Q: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Syndrome in Children

About this event This seminar will help you develop a better understanding of the distinct behaviour profile associated with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Syndrome and explore how to provide better support to children affected. Although PDA Syndrome is not yet officially recognised as being part of the autism spectrum, parents, carers and the sector have identified a need for improved support. Key learning: The distinctive profile of PDA, in particular, the way children are driven to avoid demands and expectations Issues for educational settings in meeting the needs of pupils with PDA Effective strategies for engaging with children with PDA and promoting their emotional wellbeing. Facilitator bio Ruth is an experienced Education Consultant specialising in complex autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance, interactive approaches and emotional wellbeing. She worked at an all-age non-maintained special school for 94 pupils across the autism spectrum for 22 years until 2014 since when she has worked independently. She provides training and consultation across the UK to support families and professionals work collaboratively in meeting the educational needs of children and young people with complex autism and PDA. She has contributed to publications in the Good Autism Practice (GAP) journal on the subject of promoting emotional wellbeing and is co-author of two books, ‘Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in children’ (2012) and ‘Can I Tell You About Pathological Demand Avoidance?’ (2015). She has been interviewed for TV by BBC and Channel 4 regarding educational provision for pupils with Pathological Demand Avoidance (both broadcast May 2015).

Q: Pathological Demand Avoidance with Ruth Fidler

Click to view the leaflet - Pathological Demand Avoidance with Ruth Fidler - email nichola@owlblue.org to book

Q: PDA Workshop With Julia Daunt

Julia Daunt will be coming along to do a 2-hour talk about PDA & ADHD. Julia is an adult with a diagnosis of PDA, ADHD & psychotic episodes About this Event Julia Daunt is an adult living with PDA, ADHD & psychotic episodes. Julia is a highly recommended writer and speaker who talks about life with PDA.

Q: PDA Society Conference

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Q: Autism Learns: Anxiety & Mental Health (with PDA-related talk) - Manchester

At this learning day, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge to maintain good mental health in autistic children and young adults, in a home and school setting. You’ll learn how to unravel the causes of anxiety, how to spot the warning signs of delicate or declining mental health, and what you can do to help. All at an unbeatable price. Content is CPD certified for professionals. Manchester programme includes - Avoiding everyday demands and expectations (PDA): how can this impact on anxiety by Jilly Davis

£99.58

PDA for Professionals with optional accreditation

February 28 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Leatherhead Institute United Kingdom

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