Autism (PDA) - A professional and parent perspective

About this session

Although Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) sits within the Autism profile, it is specific and unique requiring different strategies and techniques. This session explores those specific needs and the strategies designed to meet them. It offers practical advice, ideas and support to both professionals and parents.

Useful for:

• those working with/or caring for children with Autism (with have a diagnosis of PDA) or those who simply wish to know more about this profile

Suitable for:

• Parents, SENCos, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants

Also included:

· Summary sheet of Key Points

· Certificate of Attendance

These will be emailed to you post session.

Session Leaders: Nicola Durrant

This session is led by Nicola Durrant, an Autism Specialist Teacher and Consultant as well as being a Mum to an amazing Autistic daughter. She worked as a SENCO for eight years and a specialist advisor for 13 years while also training as dyslexia assessor and gaining a Master’s degree in Autism. As an independent specialist teacher Nicola has a proven track record of first-class support and advice for parents and teachers and is a Director of SEND Station.

Duration: 1.5 hrs

SEND Station

‘Sometimes learning is simply better on-line…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities.’

The Really Important Bit

This is a live event. Recordings of this session are not made. Pricing is per delegate.

Please note that we always aim to start our sessions on time.

If you have concerns about joining or have not used Zoom before we suggest you join early to make sure you are in in good time as we will lock the room five minutes after start. This ensures everyone who has joined has the best possible experience without interruptions.

We understand that tech issues/real life sometimes gets in the way - if you miss the session just email us straight away and we will send you another opportunity to join the next available session - we wouldn't want you to miss out!

Regards,

Team @ SEND Station