Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance: Effective Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Youth matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in classrooms, school meetings, data review, and staff consultation. In Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance: Effective Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Youth, for this course, the practical stakes show up in feasible school-based support, stronger collaboration, and better student participation, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Join us for an enlightening and practical CEU event, "Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance: Effective Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Youth," where we will explore the complexities of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and empower professionals to create meaningful change in the lives of neurodivergent youth. Pathological Demand Avoidance is a unique profile often misunderstood within the broader context of neurodiversity. Characterized by an intense anxiety-driven resistance to demands and expectations, PDA can present significant challenges for youth, families, and educators alike. This event offers a vital opportunity to deepen your understanding of PDA, its underlying mechanisms, and the implications for treatment and support. By learning how to recognize the triggers and motivational factors behind demand avoidance, participants will be better equipped to reduce anxiety and foster cooperation in diverse settings. Additionally, we will emphasize the importance of collaboration among families, educators, and therapists. Attendees will gain tools to build strong partnerships that respect the voices of both the youth and their families, ensuring that support plans are comprehensive, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. By the end of this event, participants will leave with a toolbox of practical strategies and a renewed sense of confidence in navigating the challenges posed by PDA. Together, let's foster understanding and support for neurodivergent youth, enabling them to thrive in their unique paths. Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative dialogue that can shape the future of support for neurodivergent individuals!
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | General |
| IBAO | 2 | General |
Nyetta Abernathy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Expressive Arts Facilitator. Nyetta has almost two decades of experience in Human Services and Education. She administers ABA while utilizing expressive arts such as improv, painting, dance, and music under her own ABA company called Creative Learning Therapies. Nyetta has a Bachelor's in Human Services, a Masters in Education, and two post graduate certificates (Applied Behavior Analysis and Expressive Arts Coaching and Education). She is also a professional member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. Nyetta also has over 15 years of technical acting and dance training. Her passion is blending ABA and Expressive Arts techniques to provide unique and engaging services for children with autism and FAS in the foster care system. Nyetta has also written a book "Social Improv" teaching practitioners and educators how to utilize Improv to teach social skills in group settings and in individual settings. Her book has more than 85 improv games and role plays touching a variety of topics in social skills, communication skills and adaptive skills. Here is a link to her book if you are interested in learning more. https://a.co/d/e2PSrCz
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