PDA adulting with Viv Dawes

Maybe you are an adult who has been diagnosed as autistic with a PDA (pathological demand avoidance) profile mentioned in your diagnosis report, or like me you self identify as a PDAer.

These two sessions are an opportunity to explore PDA adulting with Viv Dawes, who is a late diagnosed AuDHD and self identifies as PDA. Viv is a neurodivergent advocate, consultant, trainer and author of several books on autistic burnout.

Can PDAers thrive in a world so full of unfairness, demands and expectations?

Part one (Tues 20th Jan) : A deep dive into PDA (persistent drive for autonomy), employment and needing autonomy, the PDA nervous system, monotropism, interoception and internal deamnds, parenting as a PDAer, burnout, relationships, mental health and self care. This part will be recorded.

Part two (Tues Jan 27th : Questions , answers and discussion. An opportunity to ask any questions and to discuss our experiences as PDAers.

No diagnosis necessary. Open to anyone over 18.