Our Masterclasses are live and interactive with a Q&A
and attendees receive a copy of the slides and a recording.
This means you can watch later if you're unable to attend live, at your own pace, in your own time!
Exploring PDA and Non-PDA Perspectives: 5-part series
with Kristy Forbes & Kieran Rose
Starting Nov 1, 2024 10:00 AM (AEDT)
Join Kristy Forbes and Kieran Rose for their new five-part Masterclass series exploring PDA and Non-PDA perspectives.
Masterclass 1: Autistic Communication: Comparing PDA and Non-PDA Experiences
Masterclass 2: Autistic Social Connection: PDA vs. Non-PDA Experiences
Masterclass 3: Sensory Processing in Autism: Contrasting PDA and Non-PDA Perspectives
Masterclass 4: Routines and Control: PDA and Non-PDA Approaches to Autonomy
Masterclass 5: Autistic Interests and Passions: PDA and Non-PDA Perspectives
Everyday care for PDAers series: Toileting
November 23, 2024 11:00 AM (AEDT)
Join Kristy Forbes in the Everyday Care for PDAers series, with a focus on Toileting. In this session, Kristy will explore how equity-seeking behaviours and interoception impact toileting for PDA individuals. She will provide practical strategies and compassionate insights to support caregivers in creating an environment that fosters autonomy while addressing the unique challenges around toileting.
- Explore how equity-seeking behaviours and interoception impact toileting for PDA individuals
- Gain the tools to understand and respond to toileting challenges in a way that promotes balance and wellbeing
- Certificate of completion provided following Masterclass
- Session length: 60-90 minutes including question time afterwards
- Included: Lifetime access to recording of session, slides and resources
- All Masterclasses are captioned and transcribed
Everyday care tasks for PDAers series: Bathing
December 7, 2024 11:00 AM (AEDT)
Join Kristy Forbes in the Everyday Care for PDAers series, focusing on Bathing.
This session will address the challenges that PDA individuals may experience around bathing, with a focus on understanding the barriers creating resistance to and avoidance of engaging with personal hygiene and care.
- Dive into compassionate, practical approaches to supporting autonomy in daily care tasks
- Gain insights into how to create an equitable, respectful bathing offer and experience that meets the unique needs of PDAers
- Session length: 60-90 minutes including question time afterwards
- Certificate of completion provided following Masterclass
- Session length: 60-90 minutes including question time afterwards
- Included: Lifetime access to recording of session, slides and resources
- All Masterclasses are captioned and transcribed
Understanding the process of PDA Burnout
December 14, 2024 11:00 AM (AEDT)
Join Kristy for an interactive Masterclass session where we will explore the stages and signs of burnout in individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
- Gain insight into what leads to burnout, how it manifests and the critical factors that contribute to it
- Explore strategies for caregivers and professionals to recognise and respond to burnout to support recovery and prevent escalation
- Certificate of completion provided following Masterclass
- Session length: 60-90 minutes including question time afterwards
- Included: Lifetime access to recording of session, slides and resources
- All Masterclasses are captioned and transcribed
