Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome - The PDA Resource

Facebook Support Groups, Communities, Etc.

		HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The friendliest, global, PDA Facebook group, and the founding group from which many others have developed

		PDA - USA (incl. Canada) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED of the Global group, but specifically for our USA parents and interested parties.

		PDA - AUSTRALIA HIGHLY RECOMMENDED of the Global group, but specifically for our Australian parents and other interested parties.

		PDA - NEW ZEALAND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED of the Global group, but specifically for our New Zealand parents and other interested parties.


		PDA - ADULTS GLOBAL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED of the Global group, but specifically for PDA Adults

		PDA Professional's Network Australia and New Zealand HIGHLY RECOMMENDED If you are a teacher, or other professional involved with helping individuals with PDA, then you might well find this group useful . . . This group is a place to connect and share ideas, for the benefit of the people in their care.

		Canadian (PDA) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED This is a group for parents and families of children with PDA and adults with PDA from Canada.

		PDA - support for caregivers of teens with PDA RECOMMENDED of the Global group, and set up to provide support targeted specifically towards the problems that affect our older children.


		PDA - Midlands UK of the Global group, but specifically for parents/carers and professionals in the midlands to share experiences and provide help.


		PDA Support Group for Sussex of the Global group, but specifically for Sussex, UK. Monthly coffee mornings to chat and swap war stories from the PDA 'front lines'.

		PDA Support Group for Yorkshire & Humber of the Global group, but specifically for the Yorkshire & Humber area, UK.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The groups above (which are all noted as of the ) are subject to special admin procedures to ensure that they are as safe and secure as it is possible to make then within the Facebook environment. When joining one of these fully accredited and affiliated groups, you can be sure that all reasonable measures are being regularly taken to ensure your confidentiality and security.

		PDA/ASD/Autism Rights at School and Education A group for advice on school issues relevant legislation and things that can help your child in school, including EHCPs and SENs. This is purely a member to member advice group not an advocacy service.

Facebook Misc.

		Autism Discussion Page by Bill Nason. Helping children feel safe, accepted, and competent.



		PDA Australia & New Zealand (Community Page) Our primary aim is to give opportunity for discussion of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Condition.



		PDA Minecraft Parents A non-accredited, closed support group for parents of kids who love Minecraft and want to play with others.. but need active help to understand the boundaries and how to keep safe with other players they want to befriend...



			Pirates go to Argos A Facebook page with a difference - a personal view of a son with PDA

Facebook Support Groups, Communities, Etc.

Facebook Misc.

Special groups

Are there others?


YoungSibs YoungSibs is a UK wide online support service for siblings under 18 who have a brother or sister who is disabled or has special educational needs or a serious long-term condition.