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Pathological Demand Avoidance and autism strategies
WAUM 2026 - For Schools and Universities 27th June 2025 • A Different Brilliant • Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
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Join host Madeleine Jane Lobsey and Aspect’s Positive Behaviour Support practitioner Anna James as they discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA and autism strategies and why anxiety, not defiance, drives avoidance.

Also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy and Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, Anna offers examples and practical tips for parents, educators and employers when working with Autistic children and adults.

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