Comprehensive Learning Experience

Gain a deep understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance and learn effective strategies to support your child(ren) from this 12 chapter course by expert PDA professional, including excerpts from parents & PDA children. 

Expert Guidance from Professionals & Parents of PDAers

Benefit from insights and practical advice from one of the most well-known professionals in the field along with voices of parents who have walked your path and went from surviving to thriving.

Practical Tools and Resources

Access a range of resources, tools, and real-life examples to navigate the challenges of PDA effectively. This also includes over 10 valuable downloadable resources for you and for the people supporting your PDA child(ren). 

About the Course

Embark on a transformative journey with our self-paced course designed for parents who have just discovered Pathological Demand Avoidance. We understand the challenges you face and provide practical strategies to support your child effectively, and have voices of parents that have walked your journey throughout the presentation. Join us and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the complexities of PDA with confidence. Enroll now to make a positive impact on your & your child's well-being.

PDA North America Founder

As the Executive Director and Founder of PDA North America, Diane Gould founded the annual PDA North America conference held in Chicago that has changed the lives of hundreds of PDA (pathological demand avoidance/persistent drive for autonomy) families. She co-authored the book Navigating PDA in America with Ruth Fidler which was published in June 2024. In April 2024, Diane was diagnosed as autistic. Diane has a private practice in the suburbs of Chicago, where she serves neurodivergent children, adults and their families. Diane has always been fascinated by human behavior and has worked to better understand and support individuals with distressed behavior over the years.  She is making it part of her life’s mission to gain more awareness and understanding of PDA in North America through this non-profit organization.

Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 15 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome & Chapter 1: Introduction to PDA

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      10-Page Guide to Understanding & Supporting PDA

  2. 2

    Chapter 4: Daily Life with PDA

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Resources for Daily Life

  3. 3

    Chapter 5: PDA Behavior

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Resources for Understanding PDA Behavior

  4. 4

    Chapter 6: Communicating with PDAers

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Resource Guide: Communication

  5. 5

    Chapter 7: Family Life with PDA

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Family Life Resource Guide

  6. 6

    Chapter 8: Communicating with Others about PDA

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Free Guide for Grandparents of PDA kids

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Free Guide for Therapists supporting PDA kids

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Free Guide for Siblings of PDAers

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Free Guide for Educators supporting PDA kids

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Free Guide for General Professionals Supporting PDA kids

  7. 7

    Chapter 9: Finding the Right Supports & Services

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Finding Supports: Resource Guide

  8. 8

    Chapter 10: Education & PDA

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Education & PDA Resource Guide

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Free Guide for Educators of PDA Children

  9. 9

    Chapter 11: PDA Burnout

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      PDA Burnout Resource Guide

  10. 10

    Chapter 12: Self-Care for Parenting PDA

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Self Care Resource Guide

What Parents Are Saying

Discover how our course has empowered parents to understand and support their children with Pathological Demand Avoidance.

”
This is the training I WISHED had existed when we first came across PDA and knew our kid fit the profile. It's so full of valuable information for all people at the beginning of their PDA journey.
Alan H. 

Kokomo, IN

”
Just as advertised, this truly was a safe landing after years of trying to figure out what was going on with my child, and why nothing was working. So happy to have found this training!
Anna W.

St. Louis. MO

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I loved all the free downloadable resources included with this training - so helpful! I've already started passing them out to the people in our lives to better understand my kiddo. 
Jessica L.

Las Vegas, NV

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I hope every parent of a PDA child feels as seen, heard, and understood as I do after taking this course. I feel seen and can see a glimmer of hope for the first time in 10 years! 
Robin S. 

Chicago, IL

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