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Introduction to Demand Avoidance
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Introduction to Demand Avoidance

This session explores demand avoidance as a natural, anxiety-driven response rather than a behavioural choice. It examines what counts as a demand, why they can feel overwhelming, and how to reduce distress.

This session provides a certificate worth 1 hour of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

By completing this CPD session, participants will demonstrate that they can:

  • Understand what demand avoidance is and isn't.
  • Recognise how the internal and external environment can be used to support those struggling with demand avoidance.
  • Learn how to adapt the environment and leverage it to passively support someone struggling with demand avoidance.
  • Explore common support strategies that work for a range of individuals.
  • Identify real life examples and strategies for both children and adults that can work in both school and at home.
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This session explores demand avoidance as a natural, anxiety-driven response rather than a behavioural choice. It examines what counts as a demand, why they can feel overwhelming, and how to reduce distress.

This session provides a certificate worth 1 hour of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

By completing this CPD session, participants will demonstrate that they can:

  • Understand what demand avoidance is and isn't.
  • Recognise how the internal and external environment can be used to support those struggling with demand avoidance.
  • Learn how to adapt the environment and leverage it to passively support someone struggling with demand avoidance.
  • Explore common support strategies that work for a range of individuals.
  • Identify real life examples and strategies for both children and adults that can work in both school and at home.
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Responsible Loren Snow
Last Update 25/10/2026
Completion Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Members 146
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  • What is Demand Avoidance 1 Lesson - 27 mins
    What is Demand Avoidance? 27 min
  • Demand Avoidance Strategies 5 Lessons - 21 mins
    Smart Choices 3 min
    Co-Regulation 3 min
    Low-Demand Language 4 min
    Novelty and Interest-Based Motivation 7 min
    Reducing Pressure 4 min
  • Additional Resources 3 Lessons - 35 mins
    Slides Document
    Links & Resources Article
    Our Stance on Demand Avoidance and the PDA Profile Article
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