Online meet-up group

Positively PDA Support Group – Clubhouse

Clubhouse is an audio based app, so think a cross between zoom without the video element and a live podcast/discussion/phone in. The app will need to be downloaded free from your usual App store, to access the support group. We offer: weekly meetings at 12.30pm (UK) on Tuesdays fortnightly meetings 7pm (UK) on Thursdays We provide a relaxed, non-judgmental space for families of PDAers and PDA Adults whether diagnosed, self identified or suspected to chat, give and receive support, and be part of an understanding community. Join the group here: Positively PDA Support Group (clubhouse.com) email: melanie.phipps@positivelypda.co.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: 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

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

PDA Parent Support Group Gloucestershire

This group is for any parents in Gloucestershire with a PDA child/young person or suspected PDA. Private Facebook discussion group and monthly meetings in-person and via Zoom. In-person meetings take place once a month at Up Hatherley Library in Cheltenham. To find out more, please contact vic.lottie@outlook.com or have a look at our Facebook group: PDA Parent Support Group Gloucestershire   Last updated: June 2023

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

PDA Family Hub NI

We are a parent-led support group for parents of PDA children based in Northern Ireland. We hold monthly zoom meeting (first Monday of the month at 8pm) and we have a Whatsapp group chat. We welcome all PDA families, diagnosed or self-diagnosed. Professionals may join at certain times throughout the year. Please contact Admin Trish O Hara, through the Instagram page or the email address below. PDA Family Hub NI Instagram profile