PDA Day 2019

Our theme this year is “Improving Outcomes”

A look back to the Being Misunderstood report launched on PDA Day 2018 to see what’s been achieved and what still needs to be done
A focus on research following the meeting held in January
Better understanding – launching a new video about ‘Demand Avoidance of the PDA kind’ and sharing resources/training opportunities

Showcasing existing examples of good practice from a range of sectors and seeking out others
Encouraging everyone to award ‘PDA stars’ to individuals and organisations who have really helped (here’s a sneaky peek of a new graphic created by Sally Cat which will be available to download and share from 8th May).
Inviting everyone to make a ‘PDA pledge’ – saying what you’re going to commit to do to help raise awareness, increase acceptance and/or take action about the PDA profile of autism (once again, here’s a sneaky peek of a new graphic created by Sally Cat which will be available to download and share from 8th May).

plan a fundraising event – anything from a jumble sale to running a marathon (dressed as a panda perhaps?!). Pls, see our Donate page for details of how to support the PDA Society. You can also set up a fundraising event via Facebook.
host a coffee morning or afternoon tea to help raise awareness and increase acceptance of PDA – we can send you leaflets to hand out or you can download/print from here and you can order items from our small range of merchandise here
take the opportunity to take action about PDA … whether that’s sharing info with family, friends, teachers, social care professionals, clinicians … or setting up a local support group … or contacting your local MP/Autism Lead or local press (please contact us if you’d like any help with this)
help raise awareness by applying the PDA Day frame to your Facebook profile picture here
do share your PDA Day activities with us too please via email or using #PDAday on social media.