Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
About this Event
Are everyday tasks turning into daily battles? Do simple requests lead to extreme resistance, shutdowns, or explosive behavior from your child?
In this seminar, we’ll explore what Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) really is, how it fits within the autism spectrum, and why typical parenting strategies often backfire with PDA profiles. You'll gain deeper insight into your child’s brain and behavior, so you can respond with empathy and effectiveness—not frustration.
You’ll learn:
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What makes PDA different from other forms of autism and anxiety
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How demands trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response in PDA children
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The “low demand” approach: what it is, why it works, and how to start
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How to build trust, connection, and cooperation without constant conflict
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Strategies to reduce meltdowns, refusals, and emotional shutdowns
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How to advocate for your child at school and with professionals
Join us to feel less alone, more understood, and better equipped to parent your uniquely wired child with confidence and compassion.
Schedule
Topic: Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
When: Friday, January 16 at 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Where: Online Zoom Event
About Your Speaker:
RECE, Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth, and Family Support Centre, a not-for-profit organization that is licensed under the Ministry of Education and registered with IACP, OACP, and IB.
Inventiveminds provides Family Law Mediation Services, I.B. International School, Early Years Childcare (Montessori), Parent and Youth Support Therapy, and community services for new moms. Parenting courses related to children include Aid Services and Mediation, Separation, and Divorce.
Check out all of our Baby and Parenting Classes & Workshops here: https://inventivekidz.com/events
Join The Parent Toolbox Facebook Community Group Today.
If you have any questions, please contact us at inventivekidz@gmail.com
About this Event
Are everyday tasks turning into daily battles? Do simple requests lead to extreme resistance, shutdowns, or explosive behavior from your child?
In this seminar, we’ll explore what Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) really is, how it fits within the autism spectrum, and why typical parenting strategies often backfire with PDA profiles. You'll gain deeper insight into your child’s brain and behavior, so you can respond with empathy and effectiveness—not frustration.
You’ll learn:
-
What makes PDA different from other forms of autism and anxiety
-
How demands trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response in PDA children
-
The “low demand” approach: what it is, why it works, and how to start
-
How to build trust, connection, and cooperation without constant conflict
-
Strategies to reduce meltdowns, refusals, and emotional shutdowns
-
How to advocate for your child at school and with professionals
Join us to feel less alone, more understood, and better equipped to parent your uniquely wired child with confidence and compassion.
Schedule
Topic: Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
When: Friday, January 16 at 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Where: Online Zoom Event
About Your Speaker:
RECE, Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth, and Family Support Centre, a not-for-profit organization that is licensed under the Ministry of Education and registered with IACP, OACP, and IB.
Inventiveminds provides Family Law Mediation Services, I.B. International School, Early Years Childcare (Montessori), Parent and Youth Support Therapy, and community services for new moms. Parenting courses related to children include Aid Services and Mediation, Separation, and Divorce.
Check out all of our Baby and Parenting Classes & Workshops here: https://inventivekidz.com/events
Join The Parent Toolbox Facebook Community Group Today.
If you have any questions, please contact us at inventivekidz@gmail.com
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