Join us for Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance, a 1 hour webinar presented by Karen Bearss, Ph.D., Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Solutions at Catalight.This session offers a comprehensive overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), focusing on clinical characteristics, the intersection between PDA and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and practical strategies for supporting youth with demand-avoidant traits. Participants will explore current conversations in the field, learn how to differentiate PDA from other behavioral profiles, and gain tools for applying PDA-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in clinical practice.

Key takeaways include:

• Current perspectives on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
• Recognition of key clinical characteristics, and understanding how PDA intersects with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Provide practical strategies for supporting PDA youth through parent-mediated interventions and applying a neurodiversity-affirming, individualized approach to care

Speakers

Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Solutions at Catalight