Live training
Our CPD accredited courses are marked with the ‘CPD certified’ logo. Legislation and diagnostic approaches are relevant to England unless stated otherwise. Education programs are also available covering the Welsh education system on request.
PDA for Parents and Carers
This course will help parents & carers feel more confident supporting PDA children up to the age of 16 (whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or exploring the profile).
Over 2 sessions we will discuss: ‘What is PDA?’, consider what demands are and their effects, then explore how to help using a variety of different approaches. We’ll also take a look at siblings, diagnosis and education.
Working with & supporting PDA children (CPD accredited)
This CPD accredited course will help education, health & social care professionals feel more confident working with PDA children (whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or exploring the profile).
This introductory session will consider:
- What is PDA?
- What are demands?
- The effects
- Helpful approaches
- PDA & Education
- Resources/signposting
- Q&A
Working with & supporting PDA young people and adults (CPD accredited)
This CPD accredited course will help parents, carers & professionals feel more confident supporting PDA young people and adults (whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or exploring the profile).
This session will consider:
- What is PDA?
- Demand avoidance and the effects
- What are demands?
- How can PDA feel
- Helpful approaches
- Teenagers & adults
- Distressed behaviours
- Individual needs
- Inclusive support
- Q&A
Working with & supporting PDA adults (CPD accredited)
This CPD accredited course will help professionals feel more confident supporting PDA adults (whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or exploring the profile).
We will explore a range of person-centred approaches in this session including how to create a trusting partnership based on flexibility and collaboration.
PDA for Educators (CPD accredited)
This CPD accredited course, delivered over 2 sessions, will help education professionals feel more confident working with PDA children (whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or exploring the profile).
We will explore a range of person-centred approaches including how to create a trusting partnership based on flexibility and collaboration.
Over 2 sessions we will cover:
- What is PDA?
- Explores demands and their effects
- How PDA can feel
- Helpful approaches (including collaborative problem solving)
- Educational good practice and where to go for help
- Reasonable adjustments
- PDA children as learners
- Ideas for the classroom and demonstrating progress
- Q&A
Q&A live events
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. If you require support please contact our support service.
New dates will be announced here soon
Contact the training team
To enquire about training for your organisation, please complete the form below or contact us at training@pdasociety.org.uk
To discuss options for individual training on our public courses contact us at training.support@pdasociety.org.uk.
For assistance with our E Learning contact us at training.support@pdasociety.org.uk
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