Our courses are delivered by facilitators with valuable lived experience of PDA. They may be PDAers themselves, parents, carers, partners, family members or professionals working with PDA people. For any questions about the content of our training please contact: training@pdasociety.org.uk.

Legislation and diagnostic approaches are relevant to England unless stated otherwise. Education programs are also available covering the Welsh education system, and we also offer 1 hour online sessions for support groups on request.

This CPD accredited course is aimed at social care professionals who work with and support PDA young people and adults, but may also be helpful for parents & carers of PDA young people and adults who would like to deepen their knowledge.

This course is aimed at parents and carers of PDA children under 18. During the course we will discuss what PDA is, understanding demands, and explore how to help using a variety of different supportive approaches. We’ll also take a look at siblings, diagnosis and education.

This is an introductory session offering an overview of PDA and will consider what demands are and their effects, explore PDA demand avoidance, share approaches that might be beneficial, and signpost to additional resources. It is suitable for parents, carers and professionals who would like to learn about the PDA profile of autism.

This course is aimed at parents and carers of PDA children under 18. During the course we will discuss what PDA is, understanding demands, and explore how to help using a variety of different supportive approaches. We’ll also take a look at siblings, diagnosis and education.

Our online Q&A Live sessions invite guest speakers to answer questions about PDA and specific topics live via Zoom. The Q&As will be recorded and available for a small fee through our website.

Questions can be submitted at the time of booking and/or via the Zoom chat function on the night. It won’t be possible to answer specific questions about personal situations within these Q&A sessions, but you are welcome to contact our support service to discuss your individual circumstances.

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