In Individual Schools

PDA is a need to resist normal, everyday demands made by others. This resistance appears to be a way of managing acute anxiety. Unlike those with autism, learners with PDA may use social skills to manipulate; these skills are, however, at a functional and logical level rather than at a deeper emotional level. The training […]

EF includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things. The training will offer practical support that can be embedded in the classroom.