PDA Devon

26/06/2026

🎙️We are super excited to share that The PDA Society invited us on to their Podcast!

Listen to us discussing -

• Why parenting a PDA child can feel uniquely isolating
• The impact of shame, misunderstanding and social judgement on families
• How finding other PDA parents can reduce stress and improve wellbeing
• The benefits of local support groups, online communities and peer networks
• Why sharing both struggles and successes matters
• How practical support, local knowledge and shared experiences can make a difference
• The importance of self-care and maintaining your own identity alongside caring responsibilities
• Simple first steps to finding your own PDA community

Listen to us on -

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YBzIwfC6phb4Dga1Y9fwL?si=815-LQxAT9a8tVB3qWq4oA

The PDA Society Website - Finding Support as a Parent of a PDAer - PDA Society

YouTube - https://youtu.be/HVf7owdLAyg?is=QvR_oicVMRMpzYzb

Enjoy!

Stacie, Lindsay & Helen x

25/06/2026

PDA Society Podcast featuring Stacie and Lindsay from PDA Devon has finally been released. 💚

You can listen in to the podcast or subscribe to PDA Societys Hub to view all.

Also on Society YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/HVf7owdLAyg?is=M2C7QqvZqywrCmXU

https://training.pdasociety.org.uk/product/finding-support-as-a-parent-of-a-pdaer/?fbclid=IwVERDUASp7vFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6Cw8byYzoQ3V2O47wENQOXA23pACKd6t6vOUI-IPal5_UjwmsVbkab_ybyQw_aem_1bq0uMjoifx-v252qVmJaw

05/06/2026

☀️🤗 PDA Devon Fun Day! 🤗 ☀️

What to expect -
🦇 Batman & his Batmobile
👸🏼 Meet the Princesses
🐹 Animal cuddles
👑 Make your own Flower Crowns
🏰 Bouncy Castle
🧁 Sweets & Cakes
🧸 Toys for sale
🏆 Games

💰£2.50 entry for all - cash or card accepted

🌟 We are looking for a few more wonderful volunteers to run stalls for 30 minute slots and any bakers out there - we need your cakes!

🐼 All proceeds go towards spreading awareness of Pathological Demand Avoidance and to support local families.

01/06/2026

This week at our monthly Cuppa & Chat we'll be joined by Liz from Bright Steps https://www.bright-steps.co.uk - she runs a newly approved alternative provision and is happy to answer any questions you may have 💚

Look forward to seeing those that can make it.

3rd June Exminster Golf Centre 10am

31/05/2026

29/04/2026

🌟 Save the date!

🌟 Volunteers needed, let us know if you can spare some time on the day!

🌟 Cake donations welcome 😉🧁🎂

20/04/2026

Also in case you missed it… let’s get this over the line…

🚨 We need 875 more signatures to trigger a government response!

Many autistic children and young people with a PDA profile are being pushed into crisis because their needs aren’t properly recognised.

Please take a moment to sign and share.

Every signature matters.

👉 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757502


PDA Advocacy

We urge the Government to recognise the growing cohort of autistic children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile who are unable to attend school safely.

08/04/2026

We're set up and looking forward to a sunny day 💚 see you all soon. 💚

From the Park look to your right and hopefully you'll see us in the trees.

31/03/2026

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757502

We urge the Government to recognise the growing cohort of autistic children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile who are unable to attend school safely.