We are so excited to announce our 5th annual PDA North America Conference. Joining us this year are some incredible experts including our keynote speaker - Linda K. Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP and author Author of Declarative Language Handbook and Co-Regulation Handbook.

Other experts & speakers include Diane Gould, Founder of PDA North America, Ruth Fidler, Education Consultant and author, Sally Cat author of PDA by PDAers, No Pressure PDAZach Morris, Education Consultant for PDAers, Sandra McConnell, PDA Certified Trainer & Parent Consultant.

Agenda March 6th: (This will not be recorded)

The first day of the virtual conference is setup as smaller breakout groups to give our community the opportunity to get to know each other a bit more intimately while learning about a specific topic. 

Pick three out of five 90-minute groups to attend: (times are listed in US Central)

Breakout Group: 9am-10:30am

Breakout Group: 10:40am-12:10pm

LUNCH 12-1:30

Breakout Group: 1:30pm-3:00pm

Ending Reception: 3pm-4pm

Agenda March 6th: Breakout Groups: (Nothing will be recorded this day due to the privacy nature of the breakout groups.)

For our breakout day, we will offer 5 groups throughout the day. Each group will be 90 minutes long. Pick three out of five 90 minute groups to attend throughout the day. 

The 5 breakout groups being offered on March 6th for virtual attendees are:

• Diane Gould - Supporting Emotional Regulation to Reduce Conflict and Increase Joy
• Zach Morris - Forging a Fit: Education Collaboration for PDA Families 
• Sandra McConnell - Parenting PDA: Power, Persuasion, and Purring
• No Pressure PDA and PJ Starling - Adulting as a PDAer
• Colleen Hanson - Polyvagal Theory and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

Agenda March 7th: (This will be the live filmed version of the in-person conference. times are listed in US Central)

9:00am - Welcome by Diane Gould, founder of PDANA

9:15am- 12:30pm - Linda K. Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP

• Part 1: Declarative Language: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Individuals with Social Learning Differences Feel Competent, Connected and Understood
• Part 2: Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance, and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning

1:30pm-2:30pm -  Ruth Fidler & Diane Gould - The State of PDA in the UK, and the North American Roadmap

2:30pm-3:45pm - No Pressure PDA & Sally Cat - Our PDA lives: from birth until now with the trauma faucet on full

3:45pm-4:00pm - Diane Gould offers closing words