PDA Society

Over the last year we've been conducting new research in partnership with PDA people and their families. Today we have released some of our initial findings alongside what this means for our community: pdasociety.org.uk #PDADay2024 #PDA

Great gig on Feb 16th for @PDASociety angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/p… With @MrNishKumar @harrietkemsley @pierrenovellie @chloebadcliffe and me!

@Iansmithcomedy Thanks Ian. We're so grateful that you are doing this for us again this year! It's going to be such a good night!

Doing this gig on Monday with an INCREDIBLE line-up n the BEST venue for the BRILLIANT @PDASociety MON 9th DEC / Union Chapel, Islington Tickets here: unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/hopef…

Only a few days till DANIEL KITSON hosts Hopefully A Few Laughs for @PDASociety Huge comedy night with @RobertAuton @AlistairBarrie @Thephilellis Amy @ThatGledhill Kyrah Gray @AniaMags @mickyoverman & @Iansmithcomedy - do not miss! 9 December Book now: unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on…

Surreal dog naming fun by @Iansmithcomedy 🤣 He joins stand-ups Amy Gledhill, Rob Auton, Phil Ellis, Ania Magliano, Kyrah Gray & Mickey Overman for a night of comedy in aid of @PDASociety 9 December Book at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on… youtu.be/mmxGdrD4wg8?fe… [strong language]

Dec 9th @UnionChapelUK hosted by DANIEL KITSON with @Thephilellis @AniaMags @RobertAuton @ThatGledhill @mickyoverman @AlistairBarrie @Iansmithcomedy and Kyrah Gray. Fundraising for @PDASociety, tix from £15

Humour & humility with @mickyoverman in this clip 🤣 She joins stand-ups Amy Gledhill, Rob Auton, Phil Ellis, Ania Magliano, Kyrah Gray and Ian Smith for a night of comedy in aid of @PDASociety 9 Dec Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on… youtu.be/q0o6Pp4lyLk?fe… [strong language]

@RobertAuton @UnionChapelUK Thanks @RobertAuton - we're so excited & grateful you are doing a set!

On Monday 9th December at the @UnionChapelUK I am taking part in this comedy night for the @PDASociety. Excellent cause, really good line-up. Tickets here if you fancy it? unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/hopef…

Up your valley with @AniaMags in this clip 🤣 She joins stand-ups Amy Gledhill, Rob Auton, Phil Ellis, Micky Overman, Kyrah Gray and Ian Smith for a night of comedy in aid of @PDASociety Monday 9 December Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on… youtu.be/NlLRzqD7HmY?fe…

Reflecting on the most up-to-date sky with @RobertAuton 🤣 He joins Phil Ellis, Amy Gledhill, Micky Overman, Ania Magliano, Kyrah Gray and Ian Smith for a night of comedy in aid of @PDASociety on 9 December. Info and tickets at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on… youtu.be/7500u4YNuwo?fe…

Fantastic comedy in aid of the @PDASociety live in London this December with... @RobertAuton @Thephilellis Amy @ThatGledhill @mickyoverman Ania Magliano @AniaMags + more stand-ups announced soon! Monday 9 December Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on…

In this online Q&A you'll hear from two PDA writers and advocates, Julia Daunt and Kyra Chambers, as they share their insights into understanding burnout. We're running an early bird discount until the end of September: ow.ly/SE2g50Tgcsi #PDA

We want to hear from as many people as we can to inform this important new research: bit.ly/3YYjpGN If you are self-identified PDA, have a diagnosis which references demand avoidance, or think you would meet the criteria, then we would love to hear from you.

Our online survey is open until the end of next week. We think this piece of work is really important and we'd love to hear what you think: bit.ly/3YYjpGN #PDA

Our free enquiry line offers information, signposting and support to PDAers and everyone in their lives. You can get in touch through our website: pdasociety.org.uk/enquiry-line-o… #PDA

If you're thinking about starting the EHCP process for your child, you can download our free guide on our website: pdasociety.org.uk/resources/ehcp… #PDA

📢 Call for participants for a study on demand avoidance You can take part if you: ✅ are aged 18+ ✅struggle to undertake everyday tasks and experience a stress response to demands Take the survey here (closes 13th Sept): bit.ly/3YYjpGN

Could you spare half an hour to complete an online survey? bit.ly/3YYjpGN We want to hear from adults who experience a stress response to demands. You might be self-identified PDA, have a diagnosis which references demand avoidance, or think you would meet the criteria.

Our enquiry line is for PDAers and everyone in their lives, including parents and carers, partners, siblings or friends. You can get in touch through our online form, and we can chat with you either via email or on the phone: ow.ly/gipK50STHA6 #PDA