Supporting PDA

PDA is one of the most misunderstood profiles today. When the people around a PDAer truly understand what's happening beneath the surface, everything shifts — less escalation, more connection, and a person who finally feels able to genuinely engage.

↓ Here's how we can work together:

  • The Complete PDA Tool Kit for School - Digital Download

  • PDA Focus Session - Online or In-Person Consultation for clinicians, educators and parents

  • PDA Workshop - Tailored to your School or Clinic

The Complete PDA Tool Kit for School

YOUR FOUNDATION FOR SUPPORTING PDA

  • Clear explanations of PDA and nervous system stress

  • The PDA Escalation Pyramid and Wheel of Stress & Safety

  • Behaviour support planning guides and templates

  • Practical strategies mapped to each phase of escalation

A 35-page printable resource that turns complex ideas into practical, accessible tools. Designed to be easy to read, easy to share, and simple to use in real classroom settings — for individual educators, learning support teams, or as a foundation before a focus session or workshop.

PDA Focus Session

APPLY THE TOOL KIT TO A SPECIFIC YOUNG PERSON

  • Explore the patterns you're noticing in real time

  • Track how the young person moves through the stress and safety cycle across the day

  • Plan approaches that support each state of the nervous system

  • Leave with shared understanding and clear next steps

A structured 60-minute Zoom session for individuals or small teams — up to 4 people.

Whether you're a school team, a clinician, or a parent wanting to understand a specific child more deeply, we'll explore what's happening through a nervous system lens and clarify what's likely to help.

PDA Workshop

FOR SCHOOL TEAMS & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

  • Build a clear, shared understanding of PDA across your team

  • Grow confidence using the PDA Escalation Pyramid in real situations & to support communication

  • Take-away practical strategies that can be applied immediately

  • A framework for consistent, collaborative support planning

A workshop tailored to your team — delivered in person or online. Practical, collaborative, and designed to meet your team where they're at. Duration from 1.5 hours +

Not Sure Where To Start?

YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE

  • Find free articles on the blog

  • Downloadable resources to explore at your own pace

  • Or send me an email — we'll work it out together

There's a growing library of free articles and resources to explore — and if something sparks a question or you'd like to talk through what might work for your school, I'd love to hear from you.