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 Updating outdated assumptions about autism to better reflect the lived experiences of neurodivergent students.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.

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. 1

    Welcome

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

  2. 2

    Orienting for the Training - Part 1

    1. Orienting Ourselves for the Training Free preview
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      Slides for Download

  3. 3

    Understanding PDA

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      Understanding PDA

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      Slides for Download

  4. 4

    Thinking Differently about Neurodivergence

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      Thinking Differently About Neurodivergence

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      Slides for Download

  5. 5

    Supporting PDA Students

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      Supporting PDA Students

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      Slides for Download

  6. 6

    Preventing Burnout

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      Preventing Burnout

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      Slides for Download

  7. 7

    Partnering with Parents

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      Partnering with Parents

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      Slides for Download

  8. 8

    Closing for Part 1

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      Closing Part 1

  9. 9

    Intro to Part 2

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      Intro to Part 2

  10. 10

    Understanding what needs to be accommodated or modified

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      Understanding what needs to be accommodated or modified

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      Slides for Download

  11. 11

    What a 504/IEP looks like for PDA students

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      What a 504/IEP looks like for PDA students

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      Slides for Download

  12. 12

    Creating a classroom that meets the needs for PDA students

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      Creating a classroom that meets the needs for PDA students

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      Slides for Download

  13. 13

    Supporting Students Behaviorally

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      Supporting Students Behaviorally

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      Slides for Download

  14. 14

    Crisis Intervention

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      Crisis Intervention

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  15. 15

    Final Words from Zach & Diane

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      Closing Remarks

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      Whole Presentation Slides for Download

  16. 16

    BONUS Presentation: Implicit Demands in Communication

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      About Sandra McConnell

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      Implicit Demands in Communication

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      Slides for Download

  17. 17

    Bonus Download

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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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