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Are you the Dad of a PDAer?
Do you find it challenging to understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and sometimes feel uncertain about how to best support your child? The Kidd Clinic has helped hundreds of parents to navigate the complexities of raising a child with a PDA profile, and we're excited to offer this webinar specifically for dads (although carers and grandads are welcome too!).
We understand that, based on both lived and clinical experiences, fathers may take longer to grasp the nuances of the PDA profile. You might find it difficult to reconcile your own parenting experiences with what a PDA child needs, and your own needs may often feel overlooked.
Join us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable insights tailored specifically for dads navigating the world of PDA. Grandads welcome!
Early Bird tickets available until 8th December! - $99 plus GST
Standard tickets - $129 plus GST
Topics that will be covered:
♾️ PDA Overview: understand the key characteristics and strengths of a PDA profile.
⚡Demands and the nervous system: explore what demandss are and how they might feel for your younger person.
😊Dads & PDA: hear a Dad's story of raising PDAers into adulthood - what worked and what didn't!
💪Parenting your PDAer: Use The Kidd's Clinic CCC Model to strengthen the relationship with your PDAer while still feeling like their parent.
🌈Finding your place in the family: strategies for supporting your partner and children without losing yourself.
💗Thriving not surviving: how to recognise your trigger points, be calm in times of stress and enjoy parenting your PDAer.
Dr David Bosner
Clinical Psychologist
David has experience with helping people with depression, anxiety, physical illness, neurodivergent support, physical disability needs, familial support, promoting general wellbeing, and physical health. He has worked as a private clinician since 2005 in both metropolitan and rural settings.
David draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to assist children and their families, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Personality Theory.
Nicholas Wilson
Registered Psychologist
Nicholas draws on several evidence-based modalities, predominantly neuroaffirming Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), as well as trauma-informed approaches. He now offers clients eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Having worked within the disability sector for the past eight years and in education for five years, Nicholas has experience working with people with a broad range of neurodivergence and mental health conditions. He also has a passion for working with gender-diverse people and young men.
Karl Smith
Parent of Young Adult PDAer
Karl is the father of three young adults, two identified as having a PDA profile. He is also the Business Director of The Kidd Clinic, a psychology and allied health practice that focuses on supporting Autistic individuals across the lifespan. Working in the IT industry for most of his life has assisted Karl in using his passion for all things tech (and geeky) to connect with, support, and guide his children from unschooling to tertiary education and into employment.
Along the way, Karl has learned some valuable lessons, including how to undo the ways he used to think he ‘should’ parent. He is looking forward to sharing his journey of moving from just surviving as a neurodivergent father to feeling confident in his role and strongly connected to his now PDA adult children.
He has worked with and supported hundreds of diagnosed and undiagnosed Autistic men over the years in his prior field of IT and has mentored many dads of Autistic and PDA young people. Away from work, Karl’s special interests are mountain biking, swimming, and all things geek.
FAQs
Q. Can I use my child's NDIS funding to pay for the event?
If you are self-managed or third-party-managed, you may be able to use your funding for this event. You can check with your/ your child's LAC or Plan Manager if unsure.
Q. I can't make it this time, can I watch it later?
The recording will be available for viewing 30 days from when it becomes accessible. Please note that it may take up to a week for the recording to be uploaded and ready to access.
Q. I have a teenager, will this webinar still be helpful?
Yes, this webinar provides a basic overview of PDA for dads with children, adolescents or young adults. The essence of the webinar focuses on fatherhood no matter the age of the PDAer. One presenter will share his journey of raising a PDAer into adulthood.
Q. I am a grandad, how will this webinar help me?
PDA can be quite complex to understand and often, we may not know how to support our grandchild in the way that they most need. We have helped many grandparents understand this profile and provided them with ways that will strengthen their relationship with their grandchild.
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