List of professionals in the USA who are receptive to discussing PDA as a behavioural profile of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Please note that only the individuals on the list have been recommended. Other professionals in the same practices may, or may not, be receptive. :) Melissa Neff, Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist 3700 S.Russel, Suite B110 Missoula MT 59801 Phone:- (406) 531-7726 Email:- assistant.mneffphd@yahoo.com Diane Gould LCSW, BCBA (Certified Behavior Analyst) 747 Lake Cook Road, Suite 213 E, Deerfield, Illinois 60015 ALSO at 825 North Cass Avenue, Suite 311, Westmont, Illinois, 60559 Telephone: 847-917-5385 Website: www.dianegouldtherapy.com/ email: dgould847@gmail.com Jennifer S. Corie, PhD, CCC-SLP Speech language pathologist She specializes in ASD and offers diagnostic evaluations for autism. She has experience and training in PDA and a child of her own with undiagnosed PDA. Chesney Center Therapies 5422 Superior Dr. Suite B Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-255-2924 jennifer.corie@chesneycentertherapies.com Kate Bergman. She doesn't work directly with kids, but more with adults, many of whom are struggling with children who have PDA. She's well aware of PDA and is open to talking about it. https://solontherapist.com/ Solon, Ohio (near Cleveland). (440) 836-3195 kate@kb.hush.com 6200 SOM Center Road D20 Solon Ohio 44139 USA Doctor, in Canada, who has diagnosed ASD and put references to PDA in the report. Dr. Pipher at Okanagan Ability Centre Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM #102 – 2040 Springfield Rd Kelowna BC V1Y 9N7 Canada website: http://okanaganabilitycentre.com/ Email: abilitycentre@telus.net Phone: 250.762.7790 Fax: 250.762.7903 Dr. Stephanie Nelson, PhD., ABPdN, ABPP-CN Board Certified Pediatric/Clinical Neuropsychologist 2800 E. Madison Street, Suite 304 SEATTLE, WA 98112 Phone: (360) 334-6156 Fax: (425) 242-5121 Website: www.skylightneuropsychology.com Email: info@skylightneuropsychology.com Dr. Daniel L. Traughber PhD (Psychologist) https://sanctuarypocatello.com/about-me/ 4737 Afton Pl., Ste. A Chubbuck ID 83202 sanctuaryntc@gmail.com 208-417-0623 Suzanne Derby-Wright derbywright@wholechildbehavioral.com Whole Child Behavioral Interventions She’s in Chapel Hill , North Carolina Whole Child Behavioral Interventions at 919-742-0919 and http://www.wholechildbehavioral.com/ derbywright@wholechildbehavioral.com Office: 919-742-0919 Fax: 919-245-8800 Dr. Erica Crawford Crawford Psychology (Psychologist, PsyD) 3101 Joe Ramsey Blvd E Suite 103A Greenville, Texas 75401 (972) 299-8680 www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/crawford-psychology-greenville-tx/192348?zipcode=75428&spec=488&ref=1&tr=ResultsName Dr Minnie Tandin. BJC behavioural health Saint Louis, MO. Available on Thursdays only through the south office. 11102 Lindbergh business court. Saint Louis, MO 63123. 314-206-3400 Dr. Darrin Friesen, M.D. 1750 S Brentwood Blvd Suite 857 Saint Louis, MO 63144 United States 314 968 2111 Doesn’t accept insurance. You may be able to get reimbursement from your insurer. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Christina Johnson is an excellent Speech Language Therapist specialising in ASD and social skills etc - excellent with PDA!:) Thorough knowledge and understanding - Christina Johnson MA, CCC-SLP 31951 Dove Canyon Drive Suite D, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 Phone# 949/303-9137 email: Chrismjohn@earthlink.net Maplegrove is an Autism Center – which is fabulous – and has thoroughly researched and adopted all the PDA strategies They also have staff that do Respite Care etc with PDA training and expert skills with PDA strategies. Their info is: Maplegrove Treatment Center (for Autism Spectrum Disorders and related diagnoses) 1455 S. 97th St West Allis, WI 53214 Phone 262/510-4447 and/or 414/412-9229 email: maplegrovetreatmentcenter@gmail.com and/or ReinaTakamura@maplegrovetreatmentcenter.com website: http://www.maplegrovetreatmentcenter.com Milwaukee/Racine/Burlington area of Wisconsin (no longer treating children, we are told :( ...) Inspire Family Wellness Fairview Medical Center 412 63rd St. Downers Grove, IL 60516 (630) 210-4863 Mrs. Roach from Inspire Family Wellness in Downers Grove, IL. She is LCSW certified, her partner/husband is a chiropracter and a Dr. of functional medicine, they believe in personalizing therapy to a child's needs rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all approach... which is perfect for PDA. Also, they believe in avoiding medication if at all possible, and have extensive experience in and a process in place for weaning children off of medication with the prescribing doctor. Martin R. Sheehan, Ph.D.; Double S Instructional Systems, Eugene, Oregon, 97405. 5641-603-0304. Specializes in children and adults who exhibit challenging behaviors, including those who would be labeled Pathological Demand Avoidant; DIR Floortime provider. has over 30 years experience in the field of special education Dr. Aimee Yermish, PSY.D Had her own child and got PsyD became interested in not only learning disabilities re: brain development but educational testing. Now does diagnosis for autism. Says her resume reflects that life is a work in progress. Da Vinci Learning Center 14 Red Acre Rd Suite 3 Stow, MA 01775 ... https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-aimee-yermish-gdswt