What you'll learn

Recognize & Understand PDA Students

Clarifying what PDA is (and isn’t) and its link to autism, ADHD and other co-occurring conditions. Understanding the unique profiles, strengths, and challenges of PDA students. Updating outdated assumptions about autism to better reflect the lived experiences of neurodivergent students. How regulation, safety, and stress responses shape learning and behavior.

Design Classrooms that Meet PDA Unique Needs

Sustainable practices to protect your students well-being. Building trust, autonomy, and engagement in the classroom. Steps for creating an environment that meets PDA needs. Collaborating with parents to build an effective partnership.

Create 504 Plans, IEPs & Accommodations that  Support Students Behaviorally and Emotionally

What effective accommodations look like in practice. Tailoring learning, workload, and expectations to foster success. Moving beyond traditional behavior management to relational, autonomy-supportive approaches. Strategies to reduce escalation and maintain safety for everyone.

What people are saying

Hear from educators about how this training strengthened their understanding of PDA and reshaped their day-to-day practice.

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The classes were engaging, practical, and full of strategies for supporting individuals with PDA. The instructors made complex concepts easy to understand, emphasizing compassion, flexibility, and truly meeting each person where they are. I came away with tools and confidence to better support children and families. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper, practical understanding of PDA!
Kate C.

Private School Owner

This was insightful and helpful. I am an SLP working with middle school/high school kids and find that many struggles involve implicit ideas of respect and motivation- teachers frequently feel they are owed respect by virtue of being an adult but that students have to earn it and that should motivate them to be successful- very problematic. I will share the concepts and examples with colleagues and work on being a more active listener.
Elizabeth G. 

Review of Bonus Material

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Amazing!!!! Life changing!!!! I feel so seen as a parent of a PDAer, you have nailed it!!! As a parent of a PDAer who has struggled with attendance and lack of in-school acceptance and support, I am weeping. You have said all the things I have been saying for years, but have not been believed or followed bythe school admin or staff. I am planning to send this training to all of our educators, present and past!
Amy V. 

Parent of PDA Child

About the Course

Most schools and teachers struggle to meet the needs of PDA students, resulting in attendance challenges and burnout. Our PDA & Education Training is designed to address this gap by providing accessible self-paced training. Divided into two main parts, this course aims to empower parents, school staff, and students. Join us in fixing this issue and unlocking the potential of every student. Enroll now and make a difference in the lives of PDA students.

Meet the Instructors

As a PDAer and expert in PDA and education, Zach Morris, M.Ed. understand the challenges faced by schools and parents in supporting PDA students. Diane Gould, is the founder of PDA North America and licensed therapist of 40+ years working with autistic individuals and specializes in supporting PDA families. Through their combined years of experience and dedication, they have crafted this course to make a positive impact on the education sector. Join us in revolutionizing PDA education and creating a supportive environment for every student to thrive.

Course Curriculum

17 Chapters · 32 Lessons

    1. Welcome & Intro by Diane Gould & Zach Morris Free preview
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      Bio of Speakers

    1. Orienting Ourselves for the Training Free preview
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      Understanding PDA

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      Thinking Differently About Neurodivergence

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      Supporting PDA Students

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      Preventing Burnout

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      Partnering with Parents

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      Closing Part 1

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      Intro to Part 2

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      Understanding what needs to be accommodated or modified

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      What a 504/IEP looks like for PDA students

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      Creating a classroom that meets the needs for PDA students

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      Supporting Students Behaviorally

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      Crisis Intervention

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      Closing Remarks

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      About Sandra McConnell

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      Implicit Demands in Communication

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      Supporting PDA in Education: A Short Guide for Educators

Empower Yourself Today!

Unlock the potential of PDA students with our comprehensive training. Enroll now and make a lasting impact on their education journey.

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