PDA for Parents and Carers
PDA Society training - rooted in research and lived experience.
This course is suitable for parents and carers of PDA children (whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or exploring the profile) up to the age of 18yrs. Families with young people aged 18yrs+ are very welcome to join but due to time constraints we are unable to cover specific adult approaches and ideas within this course.
- Our training is delivered by experienced facilitators who combine lived experience of PDA with professional knowledge and expertise – including PDAers, professionals, parents, carers who live and breathe this work every day.
- Core content is tailored to your setting.
- Flexible delivery – available live online (Zoom/Teams), in-person or e-learning.
- Standard duration is 5.5 hours.
Course content
- What is PDA?
- Demands and their effects
- How PDA can feel
- Helpful approaches
- Diagnosis
- Education
- Siblings
- Transition to adulthood
- Rewards/praise/sanctions
- Collaborative & proactive solutions
- Signposting to resources & support
Delivery options
Live Training
- Available online via Zoom/Teams or in-person at your location (subject to trainer availability)
- Scheduled date and time agreed with your organisation
- Core content tailored to reflect your service needs and processes
- Q&A included at the end of the session
- Optional session recording available
E-Learning
- A flexible, on-demand option to learn at their own pace
- Standard course content accessible via our Training Hub
- Self-paced, with the flexibility to start and stop as needed
- 14-day access period
- Please note: course terminology reflects the English healthcare/education system
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Further information
Professional training hub subscription (Online CPD)
For organisations who want to provide ongoing training for wider teams, the PDA Society also offers access to our Professional Training Hub.
Many organisations choose to combine live training with a subscription, allowing staff to revisit key topics and support ongoing professional development.
The training hub is often used after live training to support new staff and reinforce learning across teams.
The subscription provides:
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12 months access to the PDA Society Training Hub
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25 professional licences
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access to self-paced learning modules and resources
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up to 10 hours of CPD training for educators and professionals
£1,800 per year for up to 25 licences.
Discounted rates may be available for larger organisations.
Full details of our professional subscription can be found here.
Payment terms
- An invoice will be submitted by the PDA Society 6 weeks before the session and payment terms are then 30 days from date of invoice.
- For late bookings i.e. within 30 days of the event taking place, payment terms will be stated as two days prior to the date of event.
- Where procurement restrictions prevent advance payment, a deposit arrangement may be available. Please contact us to discuss eligibility.