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SUMMARY:Supporting Autistic Children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours) \nDate: Tuesday 21 April \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPresented by: Christina Keeble \nThis 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. \nAs a result of participation in this activity carers will: \n\nHave an understanding of what demand avoidance is including the different types of demand avoidance and when it becomes a problem\nHave an understanding of the potential ‘why’s your PDA child or young person may respond with certain behaviour and why certain strategies aren’t working\nHave added some strategies to your current caring toolbox\nHave resources to explore further\nIncrease your confidence in your understanding of PDA\nIncrease your confidence in supporting the PDA child or young person in your care\n\nThis 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. \nThe session is designed for kinship\, foster and permanent carers.
URL:https://www.carerkafe.org.au/event/pathological-demand-avoidance-pda-profile/
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CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Kinship,Permanent Care,Online
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SUMMARY:Neurodivergent children and young people in care: Understanding\, Behaviours & Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours) \nDate: Tuesday 17 February \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPresented by: Christina Keeble \nThis webinar will provide carers with the latest\, up to date\, lived experience research around neurodivergence – Autism & ADHD – including Monotropism\, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)\, the Double Empathy Problem\, and more. \nThe session will: \n\nfacilitate a carer’s understanding of the neurodivergent child/teen’s internal experiences and processes\nsupport carers to understand the ‘why’ behind behaviours they may encounter\nexplore why some of the “gold standard Autism” strategies and other go-to behaviourist strategies do not work and can lead to an increase in behaviour and a decrease in mental health.\nprovide a sound understanding about the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence along with practical strategies on how to support the child in care when the challenges arise.\nbuild the carer’s confidence in supporting the neurodivergent child or teen in their care\nallow time for Q&A after the session for all attendees to ask questions & seek clarification on the content presented\n\nThis 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. \nThe session is designed for kinship\, foster and permanent carers.
URL:https://www.carerkafe.org.au/event/neurodivergent-children-and-young-people-in-care-understanding-behaviours-strategies/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Kinship,Permanent Care,Online
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