A self-paced masterclass to help you understand and support your PDA child with more clarity, compassion, and calm.
 
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within the autism spectrum that’s often misunderstood.
 
What looks like “defiance” or “non-compliance” from the outside is often a deeply ingrained need for autonomy, and a nervous system reacting to the intense pressure of everyday demands.
 
As parents, we often respond by pushing harder. We try sticker charts. We wonder why nothing seems to work.
 
This on-demand masterclass offers the insight you’ve been searching for. It helps you peel back the layers of shutdowns, meltdowns, explosive refusals, and unpredictable behaviour so you can shift from constant battles to connection, and from confusion to true understanding.
 
THIS SESSION IS FOR YOU IF YOU'RE:
 
Parenting a child or teen with a PDA profile (diagnosed, self-identified, or suspected)
Feeling stuck in daily power struggles and exhausted by meltdowns or shutdowns
Exhausted by the daily rollercoaster
Wanting to see the gifts of PDA, not just the challenges
Wondering why traditional parenting approaches seem to make things worse
Searching for real-life tools to help your child feel safe, respected, and in control
Wanting to move beyond behaviour charts, sticker systems, or strategies that just don’t land
Tired of feeling judged, misunderstood, or alone on this journey
A teacher, educator, or therapist wanting to support PDA children more effectively
Hoping for language that helps you advocate for your child with family, schools, or professionals
A teacher or allied health professional working with PDA children
 
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
 
A clear understanding of PDA—what it is, how it differs from general demand avoidance, and why it matters
Insight into how your child experiences autonomy, control, and uncertainty
Clarity on why reward charts, consequences, and “consistent boundaries” often backfire
Practical tools for creating low-demand environments that support emotional regulation
Guidance for managing meltdowns, shutdowns, and intense reactions with more calm and less fear
Simple, declarative language that supports a wide range of real-life situations 
Language to explain PDA to teachers, schools, family, and other professionals
More confidence in your role—not just as a parent, but as an advocate and safe person for your child
Real-life strategies you can start using right away to help reduce friction and build trust
 
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
 
This isn’t another behaviour management session.
 
It’s a deep, compassionate look into the world of PDA, grounded in research and lived experience.
 
It’s not about fixing your child. It’s about understanding how their nervous system works, and how to support their need for autonomy without sacrificing connection.
 
Because when you realise what’s truly happening beneath the refusals, the shutdowns, and the “no’s”…everything shifts.
 
We are so excited for you to watch this masterclass. You deserve support that actually fits!