Autism - PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) - An introduction
1.5 Hours
Session Time
18.13
Session Price
About this session
Pathological Demand Avoidance is a behaviour profile within Autism.
The profile is significantly different to those who are simply diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum.
Parents and professionals need to understand these differences to better support young people with PDA.
The profile is significantly different to those who are simply diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum.
Parents and professionals need to understand these differences to better support young people with PDA.
Do you have an Autistic young person who has difficulties coping with incredibly high anxiety levels?
Is your young person driven by a need to be in complete control at all times?
Is their behaviour extreme and frequently challenging to deal with?
Is everyday different and there just aren’t any strategies that consistently work?
This session explores practical ways to understand and support a PDA profile within Autism.
You will learn strategies that can be effectively used to support a young person with PDA.
As a result of this training, you will be empowered to become more responsive and effective in your support.
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Useful Information
Useful for:
Those working with or caring for Autistic children and wanting to improve the effectiveness of support they provide
Suitable for:
Parents, SENCos/ALNCos, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)