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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Training

Learn support structures and effective strategies to aid young children and adolescents with the Pathological demand avoidance (PDA).

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About this course

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a pervasive developmental disorder that occurs in individuals on the autistic spectrum. It is characterised by an avoidance and anxiety response to demand-framed requests and causes difficulties with social communication and interaction with others. Learn support structures and effective strategies to aid young children and adolescents with the condition.

What does Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Training cover?

This course will explore differences and similarities and relationships with other diagnosis like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This course provides advice and guidance to family, carers and educators on how to get the most from a child with the condition and the key skills and strategies needed to help a child with PDA, reach their full potential.

Who is our Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Training for?

This course provides advice and guidance to family, carers and educators on how to get the most from a child with the condition and the key skills and strategies needed to help a child with PDA, reach their full potential.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Define the diagnosis of PDA, ASD and ODD
Identify the characteristics of each condition
Understand the challenges of living with PDA and supporting someone with PDA
Identify potential triggers and have strategies in place to avoid these or provide the right kind of support when they do occur.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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