Low Demand, High Support: A BCBA Trainee Clinical Discussion about PDA
Join us for a clinical discussion designed specifically for BCBA trainees, focused on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In this session, we’ll review and discuss key insights from “Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review” (Kildahl et al.), and explore how this research applies to real-world clinical decision-making. Together, we’ll cover:
How PDA is currently understood in the literature
Considerations for assessment and case conceptualization
Practical strategies for supporting individuals with high demand avoidance profiles
How to balance clinical structure with flexibility in care
This session is built to support your growth as a developing clinician, offering space to ask questions, think critically, and connect research to practice in a supportive, collaborative environment. RSVP here — we look forward to seeing you there!