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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
