Will there be a recording?

Yes, following the webinar, you will be sent a link to the recording which will be available for 3 months

How much is the webinar?

The webinar is donation only. Please give as little or as much as you can afford. PDAsupportlancs is a non profit organisation. We have been able to fund this webinar by fundraising in our community. Money contributed to this webinar will allow us to host future webinars and events.

Will there be an opportunity to ask questions?

Yes, there will be 30 minutes at the end to submit questions. Those not answered on the day will be answered on a QA sheet and emailed out to ticket holders following the event

Do I need to put my camera on?

No, you can turn off your camera. The audience will be muted during the presentation. If you would like to ask a question, we will unmute you but you dont need to put the camera on.

Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): 3 Part Webinar Series

By PDAsupportlancs

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Overview

A deep dive into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) hosted by our guest speaker Viv Dawes, late diagnosed AuDHD with PDA profile.

Welcome to the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) 3 part webinar series! Join us online for an informative and engaging series of webinars focusing on a shared understanding of PDA. Our expert speaker will cover a range of topics related to PDA, offering valuable insights, practical strategies and lived experience. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or professional, this series is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to support individuals with a PDA profile of autism. You will also be updated on the work currently underway with Lancashire and South Cumbria integrated care board (ICB) who have agreed to a co-producted position statement on PDA. This has been developed by professional expertise and lived experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect with others in the PDA community.Register now!

Category: Family & Education, Children & Youth

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2 hours
Online

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

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Agenda

Introduction to Pathological demand avoidance

IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY NOTE: There is a shared agreement that you cannot get a standalone diagnosis of PDA. However, it is widely accepted as a profile of autism. These webinars promote the use of the term "Autism with a PDA profile" to be adopted and disseminated across agencies countywide. This consistent terminology helps parent carers access appropriate provision and support. Part 1 covers: What is a PDA profile of autism and why we use 'Autism with a PDA profile' • How PDA is linked to the nervous system • Understanding distressed behaviours and helpful approaches • Different presentations of PDA (internalized/externalized) • Practical strategies • Masking and its impact • Real-life insights from lived experience • Red flags of burnout and hitting crisis The second part dives deeper into PDA and the third part is aimed at professionals with emphasis on lived experience.

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