Live webinar: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)


Mary Van Der Merwe, parenting practitioner for Parenting Special Children, presented our live webinar on Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

In this webinar, Mary gives an introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and explored topics such as, demand avoidance in children with trauma histories, dysregulation, distress and sensory processing. Mary also explored strategies for parents and carers to have in their toolkit to support children with PDA.

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Mary van der Merwe - Parenting Practitioner at Parenting Special Children. Neurodiversity advocate with experience in supporting and training individuals and professionals on Autism and trauma. Trainer on the National Autism Trainer Programme.

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