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The PDA Space Summit 2026 Live Panel Series

When PDA Is Not Recognised

The Cost to Families, Services and Systems

Thursday 1 October 2026 · 11:00am–1:00pm UK time · Live on Zoom

Join both live panel discussions from The PDA Space Summit 2026.

Book a Family Place — £4.20
Book a Professional Place — £8.40

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Two live conversations. One shared theme.

This year’s Summit explores the relationship between capacity and capability. These two panel discussions bring lived experience and professional knowledge together to consider what recognition, understanding and meaningful support can look like in everyday life.

Your ticket gives you live Zoom access to both panel discussions.

Panel One

Understanding PDA: Why Recognition Matters

Exploring why recognition matters and how greater understanding of PDA can influence everyday experiences, relationships and support.

Dr Theresa Kidd and Melanie Turner
Dr Joanne Riordan
Phil Christie
Duncan Casburn, chair

Panel Two

PDA in Practice: What Meaningful Support Looks Like

Exploring practical, grounded examples of what understanding and meaningful support can look like for PDAers, families and professionals.

Dr Judy Eaton
Steph Curtis
Viv Dawes
Cathie Long

Chaired by Duncan Casburn

Duncan will help shape and introduce the key questions during both live discussions.

Duncan Casburn, chair

Choose your ticket

Both ticket types include live Zoom access to both panel discussions.

Family Ticket

£4.20

Live access to both panels

  • Thursday 1 October 2026
  • 11:00am–1:00pm UK time
  • Live on Zoom
  • Joining link and reminders by email
Book a Family Place

Professional Ticket

£8.40

Live access to both panels

  • Thursday 1 October 2026
  • 11:00am–1:00pm UK time
  • Live on Zoom
  • Joining link and reminders by email
Book a Professional Place

Already have the Summit Back Pocket Pass?

The Back Pocket Pass includes the recordings of both panel discussions after the event. It does not include live Zoom attendance.

To join the panels live, please book a Family or Professional ticket above.

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Book your place for the Live Panel Series

Thursday 1 October 2026 · 11:00am–1:00pm UK time · Live on Zoom

Family Ticket — £4.20
Professional Ticket — £8.40