Upcoming Events
Here you will find weekly online events and trainings, and regional in-person events on all topics related to supporting PDA.
All webinars (1h-90min) and trainings are in Central time unless otherwise noted and you will receive a link to view following the live event. (Level 2 Trainings will not be recorded and must be attended live.)
All ticket purchasers will receive a link to the webinar within 48hrs of the event. Please also check out the “Learning Lab” page to find past webinars that are available for purchase.
PDA North America is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Proceeds from webinars help support PDA North America. Don’t want to attend a webinar/training but still want to support us? Donate here.
If you are in need of financial support, we do not turn people away – please contact Sara@pdanorthamerica.org.
PDA Webinar: Screentime or SCREAMtime? Finding balance with screens in a low demand life
October 10, 2024
7:00 pm
Central Time
In celebration of October and Halloween, Brook of No Pressure PDA is talking about the SCARIEST low-demand recommendation of all: Unrestricted Screentime!
Brook will be pulling from scholarly articles and personal experience to help parents navigate this terrifying topic, with time at the end for Q&A.
This 90-min webinar will be recorded and made available with in 48hours after the live event.
PDANA Webinar: Co-Parenting: Our marriage ended but we’re committed to our family!
October 17, 2024
7:00 pm
Central Time
By Carrie Danny, RISE Founder & VP
I’m ready to share my story of how we went from being married and barely speaking to each other, both stuck in depression, ignoring our anxiety until it burst out as anger… to being divorced but communicating, spending more time together as a family, with our stress reduced and our joy increased.
It was very difficult for us to get to this point, but I’m so grateful we did and I’m happy to share some of the mistakes we made and things we’ve learned!
In this webinar, I’ll discuss how we built a co-parenting relationship that centers children and prioritizes parents’ well-being so we can all thrive.
PDA North America Training Program Level 2
October 18, 2024
10:00 am
Central Time
PDA North America Training Program – Level 2
Join us on Oct 18th for the Level 2 PDA North America Training Program created by team of autistic experts. This course was created for professionals only. Led by Diane Gould, Founder of PDANA and LCSW, Zach Morris, Education Consultant & Homeschool Advisor, and Sandra McConnell, Certified PDA Trainer and Parent Consultant.
In this training we will discuss anecdotal cases and/or students and give you an activity to complete during your training.
The training will take place via Zoom and will NOT be recorded. All ticket purchasers must attend this live in order to receive the certificate of completion.
PDA Webinar: Somatic Tools for Trauma Recovery
October 24, 2024
5:00 pm
Central Time
Join us for a webinar with Laura Phoenix on Somatic Tools for Trauma Recovery
When we feel badly, it isn’t only in our minds or in our behaviors–but in our bodies that the pain is found. When that pain comes–in whole or in part–from unresolved trauma, our bodies are a powerful site for recovery. Learn about the body’s role in how we feel and how we heal through the practice of Somatic Experiencing.
- Explore some of the science of mind-body connection
- Learn to feel the shifting state of your nervous system response–before you’re too charged to make a change
- Connect to yourself through practice shifting from thought to body sensation
BIO: Laura Phoenix (she/they) is passionate about helping people tap into the body’s role in how we feel and how we heal. As the founder of Warrior Pose Yoga & Healing, Laura has guided thousands of people to discover new ways of feeling better, safer, and more able to grow alongside the trauma they carry.
November 7 – PDA 101 (free)
November 7, 2024
7:00 pm
Central Time
Are you new to learning about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/Persistent Drive for Autonomy)? Want a refresher on what PDA is and how to best accommodate it? Are you a teacher or practitioner looking to learn more about a learner or client?
You’ve found the right place. This is a monthly webinar led by PDA North America founder and licensed therapist, Diane Gould and adult PDAer, Brook Madera of No Pressure PDA. This webinar is for families, individuals and professionals who have recently heard of PDA (pathological demand avoidance) and want to know more. Diane will do an hour long presentation and answer questions at the end should time allow. Participants are also welcome to attend our regular monthly webinars.
Held the first Thursday each month for 90 minutes at 7:00PM CST. Registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and available to all after the live event. $15 suggested donation.
D.C. Area Regional Workshop: Understanding And Supporting PDA Individuals
November 1, 2024
9:00 am
Central Time
8am-4pm EST
Holiday Inn Washington – College Park
Awareness of the PDA profile of autism is spreading across America, but there is still a drastic need for deeper understanding. For our last regional workshop of 2024, we’re heading to Maryland/D.C. area to bring a full day event titled Understanding The PDA Autistic Profile.
This full day workshop for parents/caregivers/guardians, therapists, educators will work on a enhancing your knowledge of PDA and focus on effective ways to support these anxious, autistic demand avoidant individuals. Recognizing PDA also has the benefit of providing a broader and more accurate sense of autism.
Live Q&A with Linda Murphy on Declarative Language & Co-Regulation
November 15, 2024
11:00 am
Central Time
Join us for a live Q&A with Linda Murphy on Declarative Language & Co-Regulation
Linda Murphy is an SLP & RDI® Consultant. She leads trainings on the topic of supporting communication and learning across social learning styles, and authored Declarative Language Handbook and Co-Regulation Handbook. She was a keynote at the PDANA 2024 Conference and has taken Level 1 & 2 Trainings.
This will be recorded and sent to you after the event within 48hrs.
Please submit your Declarative Language questions here in advance: https://forms.gle/AsecnaUvKFseWeBu7
