At PCDA, we believe that relationships lie at the heart of a young person’s development—the relationship with oneself, the relationships among families, and the relationships between behaviors and experiences.
PCDA is unique in offering a range of social skills groups for children ages 3-12, who are having challenges with play, communication, and/or social behavior with peers. Exploring relationships within a dedicated performance space, PCDA's Creative Arts team celebrates music and togetherness.
Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC, became Executive Director of PCDA in October 2024 after serving as Clinical Director (2019-2024) and previously leading the Occupational Therapy Department and Interdisciplinary Feeding Team. Julie holds a DIR-Expert certification through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) and advanced practice certification in Swallowing Assessment ...
About PCDA’s mission is to create a community that builds on strengths and relationships to prepare young people with Autism and developmental disabilities for a future in which they are empowered, fulfilled, and feel the security of belonging.
PAC Learning Series: Upcoming March and April Sessions PCDA’s PAC Learning Series offers free, virtual workshops for families and professionals focused on supporting children’s development. This month’s session on Thursday, March 26 will explore ways to foster socio-emotional skills in neurodivergent youth. Each clinician led PAC session is designed to provide actionable strategies ...
A profile by the American Academy of Pediatrics, California chapter, can be viewed here. John has been providing for PCDA since the organization’s beginning. A former member of the Board of Directors and an annual donor since 2008 (when PCDA first received nonprofit status), John enabled many “firsts” for PCDA.