Support Strategies for Children and Teens with PDA

Course overview

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), sometimes also referred to as extreme demand avoidance (EDA) is identified primarily as a subset of autism spectrum disorders, affecting approximately 20% of those diagnosed with ASD. New research is also connecting this condition with ADHD and anxiety disorders. Viewed primarily as an anxiety-driven need for control over their environment and avoidance of daily expectations, this profile can be extremely challenging for not only the child, but educators, therapists, and parents. Based on the understanding of the anxiety-based origins, specific and supportive approaches are required to prevent further shut down and increased participation and social-emotional development. This 90-minute view-on-demand, recorded webinar reviews the core research-based strategies for supporting individuals with PDA as well as how to support other professionals and family members. This course covers a brief review of key components of PDA before delving into strategies. Prerequisite for this course: Pathological Demand Avoidance: What It Is and How to Support Positive Engagement and Participation (https://sensationalbrain.com/product/pathological-demand-avoidance-support/), At the end of this course, you will be able to (1) state the definition of PDA/EDA through a lens of anxiety, panic, and extreme fear of loss of autonomy, (2) list three benefits of declarative or cognitive verb usage, and (3) identify three research-based strategies for supporting individuals with PDA. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.15 CEUs, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, and targeted to introductory-level pediatric OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, teachers, mental health professionals, and other pediatric professionals. The course instructor, Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. For more information on our recorded courses, visit our website: https://www.sensationalbrain.com/product-category/ceu/on-demand-webinars. To stay abreast of our latest live and view-on-demand course offerings, sales, and FREEBIES, consider subscribing to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our home page. Send questions to celeste@sensationalbrain.com.