Early Childhood, Primary School, Adolescence, Childhood Development, Child Health and Wellbeing, Trauma Informed Care
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours)
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Christina Keeble
This webinar will provide carers with a well-rounded introduction to the Autistic profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy, along with related strategies.
The session will:
- Provide carers with the latest research backed knowledge of the Autistic profile, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to facilitate their understanding, including:
o What is Demand Avoidance
o Profile of PDAers
o Demand Avoidance Hierarchy
- Support carers to understand the ‘Why’ behind behaviours they may encounter
- Provide current, practical, take aways and strategies on how best to support the PDA child or young person in their care
- Build the carer’s confidence in supporting the PDA child or young person in their care
A PDF copy of the slides will be provided to all attendees. There will be time for discussion and Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This session is presented by Christina Keeble, an Autistic ADHDer and proud parent to two neurodivergent children. Christina blends her lived experience with extensive professional expertise across education, psychology, and inclusion. She has a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Master’s in Special Education, and a Graduate Diploma in Primary and Early Childhood Teaching. Christina has delivered impactful keynotes, training, and workshops to diverse audiences across Australia for almost 10 years.
The session is designed for kinship, foster and permanent carers.
