'Herding Snails' Advanced PDA Strategies Parents & Carers

Name: 'Herding Snails' Advanced PDA Strategies Parents & Carers
Start: 2026-06-01T09:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-06-01T09:30:00+10:00
Location: Quest Apartments East Burwood

About

Herding Snails is an advanced, practical two-day workshop.

If PDA 101 explains what it is,
this workshop focuses on how to actually do it.

This is not theory.
This is real-life application.

We will focus on:

- reducing escalation
- understanding behaviour as protection
- supporting everyday life
- creating the conditions that make engagement possible
- understanding the impact of cognitive profiles WIPSII, WISC and Vineland scores will be unpacked
Important please send the score tables from your child's assessments through of your child or young persons scores prior to the workshop and bring them with you to the workshop. This will allow Bobbi to crunch the data and be ready to unpack in a general sense at the workshop.

IMPORTANT – TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

This workshop runs across both days (1 & 2 June).

Attendance on both days is required.

Day 1 - builds understanding and reframing.
Day 2 - focuses on application and implementation.

This workshop is not designed to be attended as a single day.
Who this is for
- parents
- siblings 16+
- kinship carers
- grandparents
- foster carers
- extended family

What we will cover
- behaviour as protection (the shell)
- understanding what behaviour leaves behind (the trail)
- conditions and capacity
- navigating daily life (meals, mornings, hygiene, transitions)
- after-school collapse and recovery
- communication strategies
- responding to escalation
- how our child processes information and how to respond to their unique profile
- parent burnout and sustainability

Strong Recommendation

If at all possible please do not attend alone.

It is highly recommended that you bring:

- partner
- friend
- family member

This is a deep, immersive workshop and you will benefit from having someone to process and reflect with.

Catering Included
Morning tea
Lunch

Food will be:
protein-rich, low carb (mostly - there will be some yummy treats)
designed to support focus

All dietary requirements will be catered for.
Please include details when booking.

Accommodation Available

Accommodation is available on-site at
Quest East Burwood

A special conference rate is available.

Please book directly and mention:
Bobbi Cook’s Herding Snails workshop

* on-site parking
* park across the road
* accessible rooms available
Book early if accessibility is required.

Prerequisite (Important)

This is an advanced workshop.

You must have prior knowledge of PDA through:

- previous workshops
- training
- reading
- PDA 101 (recommended)

A PDA 101 recording link will be provided once your registration has been recieved.

This is not a “what is PDA” workshop.
This is a “how to get through everyday life” workshop.

$387 per person (2-day workshop)
Strictly limited to 48 participants

Once full → waitlist opens

🔥 Final Note
You cannot herd a snail through force.
You can only create the conditions that make movement possible.

Do you live or work with a child or young person who seems to resist everyday tasks—no matter how small—and becomes overwhelmed by even the gentlest of requests? Are you constantly walking on eggshells, trying to avoid meltdowns, shutdowns, or refusals that seem to come out of nowhere?
You are not alone—and there is a way forward.

This workshop is for anyone in relationship with a child or young person who has extreme demand avoidance, often associated with Autism (especially PDA profiles), ADHD, ODD, anxiety, trauma, rare chromosome disorders, Down Syndrome, and mental health conditions.
This is not a PDA 101 workshop.
This is a workshop where we will get into the nitty gritty of living with the challenges related to this profile and there is a prerequisite to attend the workshop of previously attending a PDA 101 workshop or watching it online. You will receive a FREE LINK TO THE WEBINAR to watch before you attend the workshop.

❓ FAQ – Parents & Carers Workshop ( in your booking confirmation eamil you will recieve a more detailed version of the FAQ's

**Can children attend?**
This is an adult learning environment.

**Can the person with PDA attend?**
This workshop is for parents, carers, and family members.

**Can siblings attend?**
Yes — siblings aged 16+ are welcome.
Please note this is adult-focused content.

**Can I bring my own food?**
No. Catering is fully provided. If this will be an issue for you please email reception@bcbm.com.au
All dietary requirements will be catered for (please include details in your booking).

**Is there a quiet space if I need a break?**
Yes. You are welcome to step away at any time. There is a quiet room next door and you can go for a walk at any time.

**Are workbooks included?**
Yes — a Herding Snails workbook is included.

**Can I claim this workshop through the NDIS?**
In most cases, yes.
Pay upfront and then claim via self-managed or plan-managed funding.

**Can I send my support workers or therapy assistants?**
Yes — this is encouraged for consistency of support.

**Can extended family attend?**
Yes, extended family are welcome.

**Will the NDIS fund extended family attendance?**
This depends on your plan.
You may also explore Carer Gateway, Carers Victoria, or VMCH for support.

**Can I be invoiced instead of paying upfront?**
No — payment is required at booking.

**What if upfront payment is a barrier?**
Please contact: [reception@bcbm.com.au](mailto:reception@bcbm.com.au)

**Why is the workshop $387?**
This is a 2-day immersive workshop (approx. equivalent to two therapy sessions) and includes catering, venue, workbook, and practical training.

**Should I come alone?**
It is strongly recommended you bring a support person (partner, friend, therapist, or sibling 16+).

**Is accommodation available?**
Yes — on-site at Quest East Burwood.
Book directly and mention Bobbi Cook’s workshop for a conference rate.

**Is this a beginner workshop?**
No — this is an advanced workshop.
Prior PDA knowledge is required. A PDA 101 recording will be provided.