Pathological Demand AvoidanceAudio Course

What You’ll Learn:

• What Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is, including key traits and behavioural patterns

• How PDA differs from conditions like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

• The process of getting a PDA diagnosis and why it can be complex

• How PDA fits into the autism spectrum and why recognising it as a distinct profile is essential

• Insightful case studies and a heartfelt parent’s perspective on raising a child with PDA

Understanding PDA in the Context of Autism

As PDA often co-occurs with autism, this course explores:

• What it means to be on the autistic spectrum

• The characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome and other autism profiles

• How sensory processing disorder (SPD) commonly affects individuals with autism and PDA

• The signs of SPD and how it contributes to anxiety and demand avoidance

Support Strategies & Daily Tools

PDA presents differently in every individual, making personalised support essential. This course provides:

• Guidance on how to identify triggers and minimise anxiety-inducing situations

• Support strategies for parents, siblings, educators, and carers

• Practical tools to help a child with PDA develop emotional regulation and communication skills

• The value of working with a Key Worker and how to build effective, supportive relationships

• Techniques to help children with PDA feel safe, understood, and empowered