Pathological Demand Avoidance: The Role of Clinicians and Educators
For families living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), finding the right support can be life-changing. But for educators, clinicians and therapists, PDA can be one of the most complex neurodivergent profiles to recognise and work with.
That’s why we are hosting a live online professional development workshop:
Pathological Demand Avoidance: The Role of Clinicians and Educators
🗓 Friday 8 August 2025
⏰ 1pm–4pm AEST
💻 Online
The session is led by Heidi Brandis, a former occupational therapist, lived experience advocate, author and founder of PDA Training Australia. Heidi has spent more than 15 years supporting families, professionals and policymakers to better understand PDA and its impacts. Her recent work includes authoring the WA Autism Parent Handbook and contributing to the widely acclaimed book All About PDA.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand neurodiversity and the neuroaffirming approach
- Understand the features of PDA and the overlap/differences between PDA & other Neurodivergent profiles
- PDA support style and strategies
- Understand your role of Health Professionals & Educators working with with PDAers/families vs children with other presentations or conditions
- Access to a comprehensive range of resources for further learning
Whether you’re a therapist, paediatrician, teacher or school support worker, this session will leave you better equipped to recognise and work confidently with PDA.
Your ticket includes:
✔️ Access to live webinar
✔️ Tailored pre-reading
✔️ Opportunity to submit questions in advance
✔️ Post-session electronic resources
🎟 Bookings now open – register early to secure your place.
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