Q&A Live events

Our online Q&A Live sessions invite guest speakers to answer questions about PDA and specific topics live via Zoom. 2-3 weeks after the live session you will be registered for our training hub and receive access to the recording for 30 days. 

Questions can be submitted at the time of booking and/or via the Zoom chat function on the night.

It may not be possible to answer all questions depending on the numbers attending and the amount of questions asked. Also it won’t be possible to answer specific questions on personal situations within these Q&A sessions – if you require support please contact our enquiry line.

Q&A Live: Planning for your future – Wills and Trusts with Irwin Mitchell

Monday 23rd September 2024, 10 – 11am (BST)

During this live webinar, Emma McCann and Matthew Briggs from Irwin Mitchell will discuss key areas to understand when planning for the future.

With guest speakers: Emma McCann and Matthew Briggs

Q&A Live: Deputyship and Consent with Cathie Long

Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 10 – 11am (BST)

During this Q&A Live, Cathie will talk about the Mental Capacity Act 2005, explaining when a capacity assessment is necessary, and what deputyship means.

With guest speaker: Cathie Long

Q&A Live –  Burnout

Thursday 21st November 8 – 9pm (GMT)

During this Q&A Live session we will focus on understanding autistic burnout within a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. We will have two guest speakers, with lived experience, who will share their personal experiences and insights on this important topic.

We’ll start with a discussion on what autistic burnout is, especially within the context of a PDA profile, and then move on to addressing your questions.

With guest speakers: Kyra Chambers and Julia Daunt

Q&A Live – Holidays and Special Occasions

Thursday 5th December 8 – 9pm (GMT)

During this Q&A Live, our guest speakers will discuss the experience of holidays and special occasions including birthdays, family holidays and other events.

With guest speakers: Libby Scott and Kym Scott

Q&A Recordings

We have replays of our past Q&A sessions, where guest speakers answer questions about PDA and specific topics, available to purchase for 30 days.

Already purchased a Q&A recording? Please sign in to the PDA Society training hub (using the same login method used to make the purchase) to access the recording via your dashboard.

Contact the training team

To enquire about training for your organisation, please complete our group training enquiry form.

To discuss options for individual training on our public courses or if you would like assistance completing this form please email training@pdasociety.org.uk

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