London and South East
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PDA North London
A support group for parents of PDA children.
We meet monthly in person in North London. We also hope to organise a PDA stay and play for PDA children in the very near future. Guest speakers will also be in attendance from time to time.
Email PDAnorthlondon@gmail.com if you would like to attend our next meeting.
Instagram: @pdanorthlondon
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PDA-North-London-102175106142765
Please note: this support group is independent and external to the PDA Society. They are a member of our support group leaders’ network and recognise, understand, and support PDA and the work we do by sharing up-to-date information and resources from the PDA Society, and as such have permission to use our PDA support group leaders' network logo, but we don’t have any control over (and cannot take responsibility for) the support or services offered.
Last updated: March 2023
PDA Families National Community Group (London-based)
A supportive peer to peer discussion forum for parents and carers of PDA children via WhatsApp, with occasional meet-ups.
Based in London.
Please use the link below to join the WhatsApp group:
Join WhatsApp group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bd8JWCKEZFhIjrVQqJjdOr
Please note: this support group is independent and external to the PDA Society. They are a member of our support group leaders’ network and recognise, understand, and support PDA and the work we do by sharing up-to-date information and resources from the PDA Society, and as such have permission to use our PDA support group leaders' network logo, but we don’t have any control over (and cannot take responsibility for) the support or services offered.
Last updated: March 2023
BCP & Dorset PDA Group
Facebook support group for people and families in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) and Dorset who have a connection with PDA.
By working together, we may be able to offer insightful feedback to local authorities, but at the very least, we hope this will be a place where we can vent, support one another and share ideas.
Visit/join this group via Facebook: BCP & Dorset PDA Group (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Last updated: July 2022
A2ndVoice (London)
A social enterprise non for profit organisation supporting the needs of autistic people and their families, raising awareness and understanding from different perspectives, outreaching also to the Africa, Caribbean, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities (ACAME) and Dual Heritage Communities in tackling the taboos and myths around Autism.
A2ndVoice hosts a range of activities and events in Lambeth, Wandsworth and Croydon, looking at the needs of the family. Supported by Autistic People and Specialists.
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Surrey PDA support group (Zoom)
National Autistic Society Surrey branch PDA parent support group.
Online Zoom support group specifically for parents of PDA children and teenagers who live in the Surrey County Council area.
Please email emma.ellis@nas-volunteers.org.uk for further information.
Last updated: March 2023
Peer Support Group for Families of Children with a PDA Profile (Eastbourne)
This monthly online support circle/coffee morning for parents and carers has a maximum of 10 attendees and is a great way to meet with like-minded people who understand.
Who is running the session?
Tracy, Founder of the Child Therapy Service - parent of a child with a PDA profile and educational consultant will be your host!
Cost: £1 donation.
Dates: Monthly (please see website for upcoming dates).
More info and booking via website: Support - Child Therapy Service
Please note: this support group is independent and external to the PDA Society. They are a member of our support group leaders’ network and recognise, understand, and support PDA and the work we do by sharing up-to-date information and resources from the PDA Society, and as such have permission to use our PDA support group leaders' network logo, but we don’t have any control over (and cannot take responsibility for) the support or services offered.
Last updated: December 2022
Parent carer support group Maidstone
Private Facebook group for parents and carers of autistic and PDA children in Maidstone Kent.
Visit/join this group via Facebook: Parent/carer support group Maidstone
Last updated: July 2022
Kingston Upon Thames Support Group
Express' PDA Support Group is a group for parent/carers of young people with a PDA profile. The group is a warm and welcoming place where you can chat and share experiences.
The group currently meet online via zoom 12.30pm - 13.30pm on the third Monday of the month during term time.
Please email pda@expresscic.org.uk or info@expresscic.org.uk to register and receive details.
Visit website for more information: www.expresscic.org.uk/what-we-do
Please note: this support group is independent and external to the PDA Society. They are a member of our support group leaders’ network and recognise, understand, and support PDA and the work we do by sharing up-to-date information and resources from the PDA Society, and as such have permission to use our PDA support group leaders' network logo, but we don’t have any control over (and cannot take responsibility for) the support or services offered.
Last updated: June 2023
Reading Support Group
Online support group via Facebook aimed at parents, carers and PDAers in Reading Berkshire.
Visit/join this group via Facebook: PDA Support Group Reading Berkshire or email pdagroupreading@gmail.com
Last updated: July 2022
PDA Sutton, Surrey Carers Support Group
Facebook group for parent, carers looking after or working with someone with a PDA profile.
The group is via Facebook and I organise the odd local coffee morning too.
Covering Sutton, Wallington, Carshalton, Banstead, Cheam, Merton areas.
Visit/join this group via Facebook: PDA Sutton, Surrey Carers Support Group
Last updated: July 2022
Isle of Wight PDA Parents & Carers Support
PDA support group for the Isle of Wight.
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Autism/PDA – Hampshire
PDA support group for people located in Hampshire.
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Buckinghamshire PDA Network
I've created this group to try to bring together local knowledge and support for people affected by PDA, and to try to spread awareness of this under recognised part of the autistic spectrum.
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PDA support Sussex (East & West)
A private Facebook group for anyone in or near to Sussex with a connection to PDA, including parents of PDA children and PDA adults.
Visit/join this group via Facebook: PDA support Sussex (East & West)
Last updated: July 2022
PDA Supporters Group Kent
Online support group via Facebook for parents/carers/family members of PDA children in Kent.
Visit/join this group via Facebook: PDA Supporters Group Kent
Please note: this support group is independent and external to the PDA Society. They are a member of our support group leaders’ network and recognise, understand, and support PDA and the work we do by sharing up-to-date information and resources from the PDA Society, and as such have permission to use our PDA support group leaders' network logo, but we don’t have any control over (and cannot take responsibility for) the support or services offered.
Last updated: December 2022
West Berkshire PDA Support Group
Private Facebook group for parents (or carers) whose child either already has a PDA diagnosis, or who suspect that their child may have a PDA profile, in West Berkshire or in nearby neighbouring counties, with monthly meetings in Newbury.
For meet-up details please see the Facebook group: West Berks PDA Support Group or email leila@westberkspdasupportgroup.co.uk
Last updated: July 2022
South Bucks PDA Support Group
The South Bucks PDA Support Group started in July 2015 and now supports families (& professionals) across North & South Bucks, Oxon, Beds, Berks & Herts.
The group offers regular in-person coffee mornings in High Wycombe and local villages in South Bucks; evening socials (in-person & on-line); family events; training seminars; plus weekly email updates sharing local & national information.
In addition there are bi-monthly groups held in Botley, Oxon & Milton Keynes, plus a ‘Caring for PDA Adults’ group that meet near Maidenhead/Henley.
Contact: PDAgroup@harveys-home.me.uk
Please note: this support group is independent and external to the PDA Society. They are a member of our support group leaders’ network and recognise, understand, and support PDA and the work we do by sharing up-to-date information and resources from the PDA Society, and as such have permission to use our PDA support group leaders' network logo, but we don’t have any control over (and cannot take responsibility for) the support or services offered.
Last updated: June 2023