Wait List: PDA - What are Children Really Saying?

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Pam Collins

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Date: Feb 26, 2025 | Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for an insightful workshop designed to deepen your understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) within the Autism spectrum. This session will explore the distinctive features of a PDA profile, including extreme demand avoidance, intense emotions, and the need for control. Pam will discuss the key differences between autistic individuals with and without a PDA profile, highlighting unique behaviors and social strategies. Additionally, the workshop will provide practical strategies for supporting someone with a PDA profile, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, anxiety management, and positive reinforcement. Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or professional, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively support and empower individuals with PDA.

Facilitator(s): Pam Collins

Pam Collins is a late-identified neurodivergent parent to two amazing multiply neurodivergent adult sons. She provides Neurodiverse-Affirming parent coaching, consulting and education services to families and community partners and has supported families for over 24 years. She is very passionate about the most current research in psychology, especially related to neurodivergence (Autism, PDA, ADHD) and neuroscience (trauma, anxiety and depression), and is happy to share her knowledge and experiences with you. 

Location: Virtual

Important Details to Note Prior to Registering:

  • This online free training is offered to childcare staff working in Burnaby and Vancouver. 
  • Only registered individuals will be allowed to join the workshop.
  • Professionals attending will receive a professional development certificate if applicable within one week of the workshop.
  • Participation is required. Your video needs to be on, your camera must be enabled and your microphone working to receive your certificate. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  • You can join the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time. We will not admit anyone 15 minutes after the start time with respect to the presenters and participants.
  • All participants are expected to complete an online survey after the training.
  • If you cannot attend please do your best to provide 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel and do not show up you will be put on a waitlist and removed from future trainings.