Make Sense of What You’re Seeing and Experiencing
New to PDA or ready for a deeper understanding? Explore Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy, and discover a perspective that can help you better understand yourself, your loved one, your learner, or your client.
Find More Supportive Ways Forward
When everyday expectations create stress and familiar approaches aren’t helping, understanding PDA can open up new possibilities. Explore accommodations and flexible approaches that make room for autonomy, reduce pressure, and support connection at home, at school, and in your practice.
Build Your Foundation with an Experienced Guide
Learn from Diane Gould, LCSW, licensed therapist and founder of PDA North America, in a welcoming 75-minute presentation. Whether you’re starting from scratch or connecting the dots, gain a foundation you can return to and share with others, with questions welcomed as time allows.
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Meet Your Instructor: Diane Gould
Learn with Diane Gould, LCSW, Founder and Executive Director of PDA North America. Drawing on her experience as a therapist and PDA educator, Diane brings compassion, clarity, and practical insight to help you better understand PDAers and support their autonomy, needs, and relationships.
5-Star Reviews
Testimonials
I can’t thank you enough for this resource. This is accessible, informative, and incredibly helpful. I truly feel as though I have a new understanding of my son. A decade’s worth of behaviors suddenly make complete sense. It was as though someone wrote a precise thesis on my kiddo — this describes his version of autism perfectly, and helps me make sense of what I see now is the underlying disability that ties everything together. I feel a rush of compassion toward him and I feel empowered to change. Thank you!
Parent of PDA Child
This is one of the best recorded videos I've watched. Most of the time, masterclasses like these are quite boring, but this one was definitely not! I learned so much!
Therapist
As a psychotherapist, I am always seeking to learn more information to better serve my clients. That begins with better understanding myself. This course allowed me to do both.
Psychotherapist
I can’t thank you enough for this resource. This is accessible, informative, and incredibly helpful. I truly feel as though I have a new understanding of my son. A decade’s worth of behaviors suddenly make complete sense. It was as though someone wrote a precise thesis on my kiddo — this describes his version of autism perfectly, and helps me make sense of what I see now is the underlying disability that ties everything together. I feel a rush of compassion toward him and I feel empowered to change. Thank you!
Parent of PDA Child
As a psychotherapist, I am always seeking to learn more information to better serve my clients. That begins with better understanding myself. This course allowed me to do both.
Psychotherapist
This is one of the best recorded videos I've watched. Most of the time, masterclasses like these are quite boring, but this one was definitely not! I learned so much!
Therapist
Ready to Make a Difference?
Take the first step towards understanding and supporting PDAers. Enroll now and unlock the key to making a positive impact in their lives.