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Webinars
PDA for Healthcare – guidance, evidence & practice
This mini lecture series on PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) has been designed to support anyone working with neurodivergent individuals to build their confidence, knowledge and practice in identifying and supporting PDA people.
This recording includes all of the mini lectures from our live session in December 2023. Tickets are £99 providing access to the recording for 30 days.
£99
Identifying and assessing a PDA profile
During this webinar Phil Christie, Consultant Child Psychologist, explores the history of the discovery of PDA, putting it into the context of how autism is viewed today. He draws upon published practice guidance to describe the key features of a PDA profile, details around assessment, and implications for supporting children.
Recorded as part of our mini lecture series which can be purchased in full or as individual webinars on this page. Tickets are £35 providing access to the recording for 30 days. This webinar is 57 minutes long.
£35
Personal experiences of PDA
During this webinar Hannah explores her experiences of demand avoidance and Asher shares her journey on how a lack of PDA understanding led to mental health issues and an eating disorder, but how positive support aided her recovery.
Recorded as part of our mini lecture series which can be purchased in full or as individual webinars on this page. Tickets are £25 providing access to the recording for 30 days.
This webinar is 25 minutes long.
£25
Conceptualisation of PDA
During this webinar Professor Tony Attwood & Dr Michelle Garnett give a unique insight into the nature of the PDA profile, underlying factors and how PDA differs from other neurotypes including other autistic profiles. They explore polyvagal theory and its contribution to understanding helpful approaches for PDA.
Recorded as part of our mini lecture series which can be purchased in full or as individual webinars on this page. Tickets are £35 providing access to the recording for 30 days.
This webinar is 57 minutes long.
£35
Post identification support
During this webinar Dr Anita Marsden discusses providing support for PDA people, primarily young people. This involves consideration of the environment and where the person is on their journey, indirect and direct support. She describes what this looks like in practice and the potential outcomes.
Recorded as part of our mini lecture series which can be purchased in full or as individual webinars on this page. Tickets are £35 providing access to the recording for 30 days. This webinar is 50 minutes long.
£35
Working with PDA children in education – an overview
During this 1 hour webinar PDA Society Education Lead Jilly shares some of her extensive experience supporting PDA learners.
Topics include: how PDA may present in learning, masking, reasonable adjustments, managing qualifications, rewards, praise and consequences and transitions. Tickets are £10 providing access to the recording for 30 days.
£10
PDA approaches – an overview
This webinar gives an overview of PDA approaches with insight from PDA adult Julia Daunt.
During this webinar we discuss the key features of PDA, demands and how they feel, masking, sensory overload, and helpful approaches. PDA adult Julia Daunt provides us with her personal insight and experience into these areas throughout.
Tickets are £10 providing access to the recording for 30 days.
£10
Introduction to PDA – Focusing on the criminal justice system
This free short introductory webinar aims to increase understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) within forensic clinical practice and settings within the criminal justice system.
During this webinar we discuss: PDA & Autism, Demand avoidance, Research, PDA demands, The effects, Helpful approaches, Legal setting considerations, Risk assessments, Resources & signposting
Free
Introduction to dyslexia
Over this series of short webinars Georgina Smith from Dyslexia Code-Breakers explores the topic of dyslexia looking at:
– What is dyslexia?
– The diagnostic process
– Interventions
– Education & Health Care Plans (EHCP)
Each webinar follows on from the others and benefit from being viewed in order. These webinars will be available for 30 days from registration. This series of short webinars can be viewed for free by registering for our PDA Society training hub.
Free
Demand Avoidance of the PDA Kind
This video was created to help raise awareness of how the PDA profile of autism can present, combining experiences kindly shared by children, young people and adults.
Free
What is PDA?
This short video gives a quick introduction to PDA and was created to help raise awareness of PDA with the general public and convey some essential information about PDA in a quick and easily shareable format.
Free
Masking with James
In this video 14 year old James kindly shares information about his experience of PDA and masking.
Free
PANDA approaches in practice
This short video explores the PANDA approaches in practice and how using these had a positive effect on PDA young Adult Asher’s learning.
Free
Q&A recordings
Our Q&A recordings feature guest speakers answering questions about PDA and specific topics and are available to view on our training hub. For any questions please get in touch at training.support@pdasociety.org.uk.
Post identification support
£6
Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance
In this Q&A our guest speakers discuss understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), looking at the barriers to education for PDAers. This Q&A is suitable for both professionals and parents & carers.
£6
Effective Provision for PDA Learners
In this Q&A our guest speakers discuss effective provisions for PDA learners as part of a series of Q&A lives focusing on PDA and Education. This Q&A is suitable for both professionals and parents & carers.
£6
Guidance for PDA people in finding safe and appropriate support
This Q&A introduces this guidance and discusses how it was co-produced by PDA adults, professionals and carers of PDA people, with the support of the PDA Society.
Free
Navigating distressed behaviours
During this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions about navigating, supporting and reducing these types of distressed behaviours.
£6
Transitions into college and work
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions and offer information about transitioning to college and/or work and what support and adjustments might need to be considered for PDA people.
Free
Sensory Processing
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions on how sensory processing relates to PDA and approaches that can help.
£6
Eating Disorders (Lived Experience)
In this Q&A Asher, a PDA young adult with personal lived experience of an eating disorder and her mum Paula, answer questions and share their insights with us.
£6
Education in conversation
Free
What is PDA for parents and carers
This Q&A Live recording provides parents and carers with an overview of PDA and helpful approaches.
Free
Burnout
During this Q&A session we focus on understanding autistic burnout within a PDA profile. We discuss what burnout looks like and then our two guest speakers, with lived experience, share their personal experiences and insights on this important topic
£6
Working with young people or adults in education
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions about how professionals can support young people and adults in education settings, including topics such as transitions and reasonable adjustments.
Free
Teenage years including puberty & personal hygiene
£6
Self help & coping strategies for PDA adults
During this Q&A our guests who are both PDA adults discussed and answered questions from their personal experience sharing ideas about how their needs are best supported, what this may look like to others working with them and also for them personally.
£6
Neurodivergent parenting
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions about parenting a PDAer whilst also being neurodivergent, including tips on managing parental demands/demand avoidance.
£6
Looking after ourselves as caregivers
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions on the topic of looking after ourselves as caregivers, including why it’s important to do and sharing tips for self-care.
£6
Holidays and Special Occasions
£6
The Importance of Diagnosis
During this Q&A we discuss the importance of diagnosis and tips for PDA people and their carers on
how to ensure their voice can be heard so that autism, PDA, and related conditions are not missed or
misdiagnosed.
£6
Supporting male parents and carers
£6
Selective Mutism
In this Q&A Libby discusses and answers questions about PDA and Selective/Situational Mutism. She looks at why this happens and approaches that can help. This Q&A is suitable for both professionals and parents & carers.
£6
Education Other Than At School
£6
LGBTQIAP+
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions around supporting LGBTQIAP+ PDA people and share their own experiences of being PDA and LGBTQIAP+.
£6
Eating Disorders
Recorded in October 2022. Please be aware that references and information about specific organisations may now be outdated.
£6
Gaming
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions related to gaming and the benefits this activity can have for those engaged with it.
Recorded in July 2022.
All purchases of this recording are available to watch via the PDA Society training hub for 30 days.
£6
Sleep
£6
Balancing needs within the Family
In this Q&A our guest speakers answer questions on parenting a PDAer whilst also supporting the needs of others within the family such as siblings and ourselves as caregivers.
£6
Speech and Language Therapy
£6
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