Course Description: This course is a comprehensive professional training on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), designed for clinicians and educators. It covers PDA’s core features, diagnostic considerations, and how it differs from traditional autism presentations, then moves into practical intervention frameworks including the PANDA approach, Collaborative Problem Solving, and adapted ABA strategies. This training addresses PDA across home, school, and community settings, with IEP recommendations and alternative schooling options. Two case studies ground the content in real clinical scenarios, and the course closes with ethical considerations and current research.
Goals & Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe PDA, its core characteristics, and how it differs from other conditions
- Identify behavioral patterns associated with PDA and their impact on education and therapy
- Implement effective, evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals with PDA
Presented by: Ariel Kornblum, PsyD, BCBA, LBA
June 10, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fee: $50
This course is available to clinicians and professional service providers.