Supporting PDA in Education

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of autism where individuals experience extreme anxiety around everyday demands and expectations. In the classroom, this can look like refusal, avoidance, or shutdowns — but it’s not defiance, it’s a stress response.

Join us for this practical and informative webinar to:

• Understand the PDA profile and how it presents in educational settings
• Learn how the nervous system and anxiety impact learning and behaviour
• Explore strategies that reduce demands and foster safety, trust, and engagement
• Discover how to create a truly PDA-friendly classroom environment