This 30‑minute general learning CEU provides an accessible overview of the PDA profile, and how behavior-analytic principles can be adapted to support individuals with high demand avoidance while maintaining a neurodiversity‑affirming stance. The lunchtime result series is part 1 of a 4 part series, designed to provide a launch point for additional learning. This presentation is hosted by ACE Provider, Unified Visions LLC, and presented by Alina Heim. Unified Visions LLC is not affiliated with any other products or companies for this presentation. During the presentation there will be links provided to follow up CE events related to PDA and previous CE recordings by Unified Visions.
Objectives
After this course, you'll be able to:
- Describe at least three core features commonly associated with PDA profiles
- Identify three ABA principles that are especially relevant when working with individuals who show extreme demand avoidance
- Explain two ways ABA procedures can be adapted to reduce coercion and support autonomy for PDA learners
Continuing education
BACB® credits earned on completion.
- Total Learning CEUs
- 0.5
- Ethics CEUs
- 0
- Supervision CEUs
- 0
- General CEUs
- 0.5
- PDUs
- 0
ABA and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Foundations and Practical Applications
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