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PDA In The Therapy Room - What is PDA?
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PDA In The Therapy Room - What is PDA? 


Are you increasingly noticing that certain Autistic clients are more challenging for you to engage therapeutically than others? Have you heard of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? Learn to recognise the PDA profile and how it differs from Autism more generally by understanding the characteristics of PDA, ways to identify this profile and how to differentiate between PDA and other types of demand avoidance/clinical presentations. 

What You'll Learn: 

  • PDA Origins and What We Know Now - learn about the developments in our understanding of PDA and how it is recognised in research and practice.
  • PDA is More Than Demand Avoidance - learn about the characteristics of PDA with case examples.
  • How to Identify PDA - learn ways of screening for PDA and factors to consider during case formulation, and how to communicate this to parents, educators and other health professionals.

Why Attend: 

Whether you are new to PDA or are wanting a refresher, this webinar will resource you with the tools and mindset to increase your capacity to recognise and support PDA clients. 

  • Interactive Discussion & Practical Takeaways: You'll have the chance to ask questions and engage with our knowledgeable presenters, who will offer insights and practical support based on clinical and lived experience. 

Want to learn more? Join us for our second webinar PDA In The Therapy Room - Engagement and Therapeutic Adaptations. 

Register Here! PDA - Engagement and Therapeutic Adaptations Webinar

Seeking case consultation? Join us for our PDA Group Supervision sessions, run quarterly, starting from 14th of May. 

Book A Session

Who Is This For? 

This webinar is for registered health professionals who work therapeutically with Autistic children and adolescents and would like to learn more about the PDA profile associated with Autism, including:

  • Psychologists 
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech Pathologists
  • Social Workers
  • Art and Music Therapists
  • Medical Professionals (E.g., Paediatricians, GPs and Psychiatrists)

Investment: $99 + GST  

Meet Your Presenters 

Dr Theresa Kidd
Clinical Psychologist  

Theresa is part of a neurodivergent family including two PDA children (now young adults). She is a clinical psychologist, research fellow and the clinical director of The Kidd Clinic, a private, national psychology group practice focused on Autism, ADHD, and mental health across the lifespan. Theresa has a background in Disability and Employment, Autism and Education (including home education, 'school can't', and founding a program for Autistic university students), and Autism and mental health. She is committed to helping neurodivergent individuals of all ages to minimise their challenges, harness their strengths and to achieve meaningful life goals.

Dr. Miriam Kirby

Clinical Psychologist 

Dr Miriam Kirby is a clinical psychologist passionate about supporting and affirming neurodivergent individuals and their families. Her role at The Kidd Clinic includes providing therapeutic support and treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions to individuals of all ages. In addition to providing supervision, Miriam also provides parenting support and problem-solving sessions and enjoys helping like-minded people connect through small, interest-based groups.

Miriam's is highly experienced and skilled in working with PDA clients and their families. Her approach is to offer a low demand, safe space where she works together at a pace that suits her clients. She loves to hear about her client's strengths and interests and understands their needs and preferences in order to provide an individualised and flexible service. She enjoys trying out new games and resources, adding to her book collection, and participating in professional development to keep her skills and knowledge up to date.

FAQs

Q. How do I join the webinar? 

Once registered, you will receive a ticket confirmation. You will receive an email one day before the event containing a Zoom link to the webinar and a resource file. Please note that the Zoom link will only become accessible once the webinar begins.

Q. Can I request an invoice?

Yes! Please fill out the following form to request an invoice to be sent to you. 

Invoice Request Form

Q. Can I watch the webinar later if I can't attend live?

Absolutely! The recording will be available for viewing 30 days from when it becomes accessible. Please note that it may take up to a week for the recording to be uploaded and ready to access.

Q. Wha​t will I need to participate in the webinar? 

All you need is a device with internet access and a quiet space to engage with the content. The webinar platform will be hosted on Zoom which you can join with just a click via the link provided. 

Q. Will I be able to ask questions during the webinar? 

Yes! There will be a dedicated Q&A session during the webinar, where you can ask questions directly to our trained presenters. 

Q. What is the cancellation policy?

We understand that plans may need to change. 

If you need to cancel your registration, including change of mind, please note the following terms. 

• Cancellations must be made in writing to events@kiddclinic.com.au.

• Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to the event will incur a 50% cancellation fee. 

• Cancellations made 14 days or less prior to the event will incur a 100% cancellation fee. 

• Refunds will not be offered in the event of non-attendance.


Check out our full Terms & Conditions here: https://the-kidd-clinic.odoo.com/terms