Mary van der Merwe, a Parenting Practitioner, is a dedicated neurodiversity advocate with experience in supporting and training individuals and professionals on autism and trauma.
Mary delivers specialised training programs that emphasise the neurodiversity paradigm, and co-ordinates and delivers specialist 1:1 support.
Coming from a neurodivergent family herself, Mary’s personal insights and professional expertise drive her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Webinar: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Mary presents an introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and explored topics such as demand avoidance in children with trauma histories, dysregulation, distress and sensory processing. She also explores strategies for parents and carers to have in their toolkit to support children with PDA.
Webinar: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in the classroom
Mary looks at Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how it can present in school settings. She provides some classroom strategies for supporting pupils with PDA, discuss the importance of autonomy and explore the benefits of taking a collaborative approach between school, parents and pupil. Additionally this session provides information on PDA and EHCPs.
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