Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance with Small Talk

Bristol Parent Carers

Join Bristol Parent Carers and Small talk for this event

01. Practitioner Led Sessions

Online and in-person information sessions that are free for families to attend. No diagnosis is needed.

Join Bristol Parent Carers and SmallTalk for a supportive session exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)During the session we will explore: <ul><li>What Pathological Demand Avoidance is and why certain everyday tasks can feel overwhelming for your child or young person</li><li>The typical behaviours linked to PDA, such as avoidance, or sudden emotional shifts and discover subtle signs that often get misunderstood or overlooked.</li><li>Approaches that tend to work well for children with PDA and understanding how to reduce anxiety and build trust in daily routines.</li><li>Guidance to support you in handling tricky situations such as transitions, school related stress and more.</li></ul>*This session will be recorded*Please note, to attend this event for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council) or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area and you must have a child with Special Educational Needs but they do not need to have a diagnosis.