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Details:
⬩Hosted by: Dr. Michael Postma
⬩Originally recorded: Nov. 9, 2023
⬩Time: 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET
⬩Cost: $29 USD
Description:
A condition most often seen in persons with autism, PDA can also be found in the gifted community especially by those with sensory processing issues. It is characterized by 'an overwhelming obsessional need to resist or avoid demands' and can be found in children, teens, and adults. In addition, PDA may often be accompanied by high levels of anxiety and stress but is not Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Gifted persons with PDA, can suffer extreme levels of PDA due to the intense nature of their epigenetics (or sensory input) and are often misunderstood in institutionalized settings (school or work) leading to friction and disruption. Furthermore, typical parenting strategies may not be successful. This webinar will take a closer look at PDA and its impact on daily living requirements for gifted individuals.
You will learn about:
🔸 What exactly is PDA and why is it different from other disorders?
🔸 What does it look like?
🔸 Why is it so debilitating in the gifted population?
🔸 What can I do about it? As a parent? A teacher? As one struggling with PDA?
Meet Dr. Mike Postma:
Hello! I'm Dr. Mike Postma, an educator, speaker, author, consultant and coach residing in beautiful Bellingham, WA. Together with my wife, Julie, we have raised our own 4 gifted/2e children and know how difficult this journey can be. That is one reason I have dedicated my life work to the holistic development of the gifted/2e community. In my 25+ year career, I've served as a Gifted Teacher in the classroom, as an Administrator of gifted schools, as a professional developer of gifted programming and curriculum and as Executive Director of the SENG organization (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted), and now leading our company Gifted & Thriving, LLC. I look forward to spending time together with you to learn how we can best teach and support this exceptional community so we can all move from a place of just surviving to THRIVING! I look forward to the journey with you!