PDA-Informed PT Adaptations

PDA-Informed PT Adaptations

Support Movement. Respect Autonomy.

ByK&K Studios

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Support movement. Respect autonomy. Explore lower-pressure approaches to physical therapy with PDA learners and others who experience demand-related distress. This practical workbook helps physical therapists and support teams identify expectations within movement activities, share control, and adapt participation while keeping physical comfort and access in view. Inside you’ll find: • PDA-informed adaptations addressing repetitions, counting, correction, and performance expectations • Guidance for explaining physical assistance, seeking agreement, and respecting stop signals • A “When Movement Participation Changes” tool and separate reflection page • A completed activity-planning example and matching blank planner • Three case-note pages for documenting observations, helpful supports, and next steps • A “Patterns Worth Exploring” reference sheet—not a diagnostic tool Use the workbook for session preparation, collaborative planning, team conversations, and reflection afterward. Choose the pages that fit your needs and apply them alongside the learner’s individualized therapy plan and professional clinical judgment. Created by K&K Studios from lived experience parenting and supporting a PDA child, with an approach centered on autonomy, connection, and meaningful participation. Format: Printed workbook • 8.5 × 11 inches

Details

Publication Date
Oct 30, 2026
Language
English
Category
Education & Language
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): K&K Studios

Specifications

Pages
13
Binding Type
Paperback Coil Bound
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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