Introduction to PDA: Understanding and supporting demand avoidance

This complete e-learning bundle is the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to understand PDA and learn practical, compassionate ways to offer support.

• Purchase modules individually or save with a discounted bundle
• 30-day access from date of purchase, or unlimited access with an active paid subscription

For the best value, the full series is also included in our monthly or annual subscription, giving you access to our complete training library of PDA resources, courses, and podcasts. With a subscription package access to the training lasts for as long as your subscription remains active.

It brings together all our self paced, introductory modules to build a clear foundation in what PDA is, how it feels, and what really helps.

Across the full series, you’ll explore:

• PDA – the basics: What PDA is and how it fits within the autism spectrum (est duration: 25 min)

• Understanding demand avoidance and the experiences behind it (est duration: 50 min)

• Distressed behaviours and how to respond with safety and empathy (est duration: 60 min)

• Supporting everyday life through flexible, low-demand approaches (est duration 60 min)

• Five key strategies from our PANDA framework (est duration 40 min each):
  • Prioritise and Compromise
  • Anxiety Management 
  • Negotiation and Collaboration 
  • Disguise and Manage Demands 
  • Adaptation

Each module includes real-life insights, practical tools, and reflective activities to help you apply your learning straight away.

The Introduction to PDA bundle offers a complete foundation for parents, carers, and anyone supporting PDAers in daily life — helping you build confidence, connection, and understanding from the very start.