PDA Masterclass Refusal as a Nervous System Response

For parents who feel exhausted, unheard, and at a loss — discover what’s really going on beneath your child’s refusal, resistance, and overwhelm.

PDA Masterclass: Refusal as a Nervous System Response

Delivered by Lorraine Madden C.Psychol., Ps.S.I. M6672C, Chartered Child & Adolescent Educational Psychologist, Clinical Director of EPT Clinic, 2022 Recipient of the “Contribution to Professional Practice” award from the Psychological Society of Ireland, Current Chair of the PSI’s Special Interest Group in Neurodiversity, Psychology Traumatologist and Attachment Specialist, Member of the Special Interest Group in Autism PSI, University Lecturer, Published Research Author, Mother and Wife.

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You’ve tried everything—rewards, consequences, gentle encouragement, even walking on eggshells. But your child still pushes back, melts down, or shuts down when you ask them to do even the simplest of things.

It’s not that they won’t cooperate. It’s that they can’t… not without the right support.

In this masterclass, we’ll shift the lens from defiance to one of protective developmental anxiety—a nervous system response rooted in your child’s neurodivergent brain. Once you understand this, everything starts to make sense—and change becomes possible.

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Who am I?

Hi 👋I'm Lorraine, Your Child Psychologist

I am so happy to meet you. I am a mom of 2 kids, living in a neurodiverse family.

I have spent my adult life working alongside, supporting and advocating for children, teenagers and parents - first as a primary school teacher, and now, as a Chartered Child Educational Psychologist C.Psychol., Ps.S.I. M6672C.

One of my core beliefs, what really motivates me is knowing that understanding a child's brain-body combination can truly transform a child's life, which in turn, can transform the life of an entire family.

I use my understanding of children's psychological, emotional and sensory development, and my passion for enabling children to reach their full potential, to empower families to live authentically and positively.

Myself and my team can help your child achieve brain - body balance, enabling you, as their parent, to enjoy family life a little more.

Top Achievements:

Chartered Child Educational Psychologist and Clinical Director of EPT Clinic
2022 Recipient of the “Contribution to Professional Practice” award from the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
Current Chair of the PSI’s Special Interest Group in Neurodiversity
Psychology Traumatologist and Attachment Specialist
Member of the Special Interest Group in Autism PSI
Published research author