
Access your E-learning This page provides access to our CPD accredited PDA for Educators. Each participant should register individually to...
CPD accredited – Online training
This 4-hour, CPD-certified course is designed for educators working with learners aged 5–16 who have a PDA profile of autism — whether formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring the profile.
Traditional autism approaches often fall short for PDA learners. This course explores flexible, relationship-based frameworks rooted in trust, collaboration, and curiosity — offering practical strategies that actually work.
Ideal for staff in:
Mainstream schools
SEN settings
Autism-specific schools
Tutors supporting PDA students
Understanding the PDA profile of autism
What demands are — and how they’re experienced
Insights into the PDA perspective
Collaborative, trust-based approaches
Good practice in schools and classrooms
Practical strategies and reasonable adjustments
Masking, sensory differences, and emotional regulation
Supporting progress and demonstrating learning
Where to go for further support
For more information, please contact:
training.support@pdasociety.org.uk