Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

This is a relatively new term for a profile of traits under the Autism umbrella. Autistic children often need extra support when processing requests or demands especially for things that may be unfamiliar.  Those with a PDA profile experience severe anxiety over similar situations but also include everyday ‘demands’ such as hygiene, eating, dressing, and attending school. Parents and educators often hear “I can’t” and interpret it as “I won’t”. Let’s see what is really happening for these children, why they respond as they do and how we can support them.

Pam Collins is a late-identified neurodivergent parent of two amazing multiple neurodivergent adult sons. She provides Neurodiverse-Affirming parent coaching, consulting and education services to families and community partners and has been supporting families for over 25 years.

Suitable for child care providers, child care workforce, and parents.

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