Resources
Practical, PDA-affirming resources for parents, caregivers, and clinicians. Each one says who it’s for, so you can find what fits.
The PDA Doc Podcast
For parents and caregivers • With Dr. Joy
Short, practical conversations about PDA and everyday family life. Start with Episode 1 below. It only plays when you press play.
Episode 1: Why I Created The PDA Doc: This Isn’t Defiance, It’s Distress
All episodes
- Why I Created The PDA Doc: This Isn’t Defiance, It’s Distress
- A PDA Morning: What Safety Can Look Like at Home
- A PDA Afternoon: The After-School Crash and How to Help the Shift
- When Words Won’t Come: Why Speech Changes Day to Day
- Partnering With Teachers: Supporting PDA Kids Across the Whole School Day
More helpful resources
The PDA Society
For parents and professionals • Guides and research
The leading PDA organization, with guides, research summaries, and resources for families and professionals.
The Explosive Child
For parents • Book by Ross Greene
A foundational book on collaborative problem-solving with children who struggle with everyday demands.
For clinicians
Clinician education is coming soon. In the meantime, the PDA Society has guides and research summaries for professionals. For training or speaking inquiries, I’d love to hear from you.
For individualized medical care for children and teens under 18, please visit Orchid Pediatrics in the US or Canada.