PDA for Parents and Carers (Online)

This course is 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’re unable to cover specific adult approaches and ideas within this course. Each session is packed with information with opportunities for discussion and questions but please note that it’s not designed as a fully interactive workshop.

This session is being offered with a recording of the live sessions available for 7 days after the second session. To access the recording, please purchase the ticket plus recording option, you will be registered via your ticket details for our training hub and will receive an email how to access the recording after the second session of the course, usually within 3 working days. This will provide access for 7 days from release.

Please note the question and answer session will not be recorded to protect delegate confidentiality.

During the course we will discuss: 'What is PDA?', consider what demands are, and their effects, then explore how to help using a variety of different approaches. We'll also take a look at siblings, diagnosis and education.

Location, date & time:

This is an online programme (via Zoom), to be delivered over 2 sessions on Tuesday 9th & 16th September 2025 from 6.45pm-9.30pm.

When booking please ensure that you can attend both sessions as refunds or transfers to another date will not be possible after the course has started.

Refunds and transfers are available up to 7 days prior to the start of the first session.

We recommend that you join 5-10 minutes prior to the start to ensure your technology is working correctly as we will be unable to delay the start due to the number of delegates we anticipate attending. All delegates will need access to the chat function.

Ticket price:

£45 per person for the Live sessions only

£50 per person for the Live sessions + access to a recording of the sessions

payable in advance (plus Eventbrite fees).

Tickets purchased are for individual use and log in links are not to be shared. We are a small charity and receive no funding to run our courses and we rely on this income to cover costs.

Limited places are available so please do book promptly if you're interested.

If you wish to transfer your place to another person please email training.support@pdasociety.org.uk

If the cost of this course would prevent you from accessing our training due to financial circumstances, please contact the training team for assistance.

After booking, please remember to check your e-mail (messages may be forwarded to your spam/junk folder) for a confirmation receipt from Eventbrite sharing a link for registration. Eventbrite will also send reminders prior to the course taking place.

Please note:

• We are unable to refund tickets (Eventbrite fee is non-refundable) within 7 days of the event taking place or make transfers to a different course within 24 hours of the start date.

• The PDA Society are also able to deliver this course for organisations either in one block or over 2 sessions.

• If you have any additional needs that may require assistance during the session, please do let us know at the time of booking, in order that we can discuss arrangements in advance. Thank you.

• All content and slide decks shared as supporting materials are copyright PDA Society and are for personal use of the course attendees only. They may not be replicated or shared outside of the training session or be used to provide training delivered outside of the PDA Society

• FAO iOS users: In Oct 2023 Apple issued new App Store Guidelines that limits registrations for paid online events on the Eventbrite Attendee app. This means that while attendees can view paid online events on Eventbrite’s iOS app, attendees may need to purchase their ticket from a web browser on desktop or mobile. Please use the Event URL below to purchase your ticket if you are unable to do so via the Eventbrite App. This is out of our control however we do apologise for any inconvenience caused by the changes to Apple’s guidelines. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1395994229319

• The PDA Society reserves the right to substitute published speakers should unforeseen circumstances arise. Any education, legislation or healthcare practices discussed are related to England and delegates joining from other locations will need to consider their own local education, legal and healthcare requirements.

• Safeguarding children and adults at risk is a priority for the PDA Society and is a fundamental practice within our charity. Information shared with us will be treated confidentially unless there is a cause for concern in relation to safeguarding. If you share information that leads us to believe that a child or adult at risk is suffering significant harm or is likely to do so, then we will need to report our concerns to the relevant authorities. If you have any questions in respect of this please direct them to training.support@pdasociety.org.uk

• The PDA Society run separate training events for professionals and educators, please contact us direct for further information.

If you would like further information about this course or other courses that we offer please contact our training team via email: training.support@pdasociety.org.uk