Diagnosis & Assessment

 
The ENC (Elizabeth Newson Centre)
Based in Nottingham (UK) - Where PDA was first identified and properly described - still the very best place to have a diagnosis of PDA in the UK and, most likely, in the whole world.
 
 
 
Dr Jo JonesDr Jo Jones, Consultant Paediatrician
Based in Solihull (UK) - A children's doctor since 1994, now based in Solihull, and with a wide range of experience in dealing with complex childhood problems related to Disability, Autism and ADHD, and including PDA.
 
 
Peter Ludlow - Spectrum Psychology LtdPeter Ludlow - Spectrum Psychology Ltd
Based in Lincoln (UK) - Specialist diagnostic and legal services by Peter Ludlow, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, specialising in autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Diagnosis, assessment, follow-up, etc.
 
 
Help for Psychology is an independent assesment companyDr Judy Eaton - Help for Psychology
Help for Psychology is an independent company, led by a highly experienced consultant clinical psychologist, set up primarily to offer assessment, diagnosis and support to children, adults and their families affected by developmental difficulties such as Autism Spectrum Conditions (including Asperger's Syndrome and PDA) and ADHD
 
 

UK based

Autism East Midlands (used to be called NORSACA)Autism East Midlands (used to be called NORSACA)
Quality of life for people with autism - have been providing support to people affected by autism for over 45 years
 
 
The UK Government's Children and Families Bill 2013The UK Government's Children and Families Bill 2013
Part 3 of the Bill relates to Children and young people in England with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
 
 
Liz O'NionsLiz O'Nions - Research work on PDA
Research slides, publications and papers on PDA - updated regularly
 
 
IPSEA - A national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs.IPSEA
A national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs.
 
Dr Luke Beardon BA (Hons), PG Cert (Autism), Doctorate of Education - Specialist in Autism and Asperger syndromeDr Luke Beardon BA (Hons), PG Cert (Autism), Doctorate of Education
 Based in Sheffield (UK) - Specialist in Autism and Asperger syndrome. Senior Lecturer in autism, Sheffield Hallam University, Consultant to government bodies both Local and National
 
 
 

Others

 
BMJ - PDA informationPathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome
A necessary distinction within the pervasive developmental disorders
 
 
TES Pro - A Teachers Guide to Understanding PDATES Pro
A Teachers Guide to Understanding PDA
 
 
Wikipedia - Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), also called "Newson's Syndrome"Wikipedia
Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), also called "Newson's Syndrome"
 
 
*NEW ADDITION*
Professionals Open to PDA (either for a genuine diagnosis or to discuss openly)
Professionals in the USA
 TXT file
Professionals in Australia
 TXT File
Professionals in New Zealand
 TXT File
 
 

Parent, etc., and Related

 
Parent Partnership Services (PPS)Parent Partnership Services (PPS)
Offer advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs. There is one in every English local authority.
 
 
Template letter to GPTemplate for letter to send to GP VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
An excellent GP template letter, so you can request a PDA referral for your child.
 
 

Template letter to school re PDA awarenessTemplate letter to school re PDA awareness VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
An exceptionally useful template letter, by Lynne Morgan, to help you bring PDA to the notice of schools, etc. (Use in conjunction with the 41 page PDA Booklet (click here))
Template letter also available in Word .DOC form here
 
 
 
PDA Teacher Network Australia and New Zealand

*PDA Professional's Network Australia and New Zealand*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.