SLP 307: Everything you need to know about PDA – Insights & Tips from Laura Kerbey

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.

In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ PDA is autism with extreme anxiety around demands.

✅ Build trust through authentic, equal relationships with students.

✅ Offer real choices to provide autonomy and control.

✅ Share interests without hijacking them for forced learning.

✅ Model emotions openly to normalize feelings and responses.

✅ Use humor and creative approaches to reduce demands.

✅ Fresh starts daily: never carry sanctions to tomorrow.

The skinny

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