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Affirming Connections provides inclusive support services for families with children who are neurodiverse or gender-diverse, including those with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and TGD (Trans and Gender Diverse) children. We offer a range of services such as therapy supports, early childhood interventions, tailored educational resources, and webinars, with the ability to use NDIS funding for plan-managed or self-managed clients. Based in Australia.

Parental Counselling Specialising in PDA based in Australia

Independent diagnostic centre

Family Support Coaching

SEN/EOTAS tutoring company specialising in providing exceptional services for SEND students ages 4-25 ( including: Autism, PDA profile, ADHD, anxiety, sensory needs, processing issues and many more additional needs), that goes beyond ordinary learning. Our services provide 1:1 tailored approach with understanding each child's unique needs. We specialise in PDA approach. Our tutors create personalised learning plans to meet your child's specific needs, ensuring they excel and regain confidence. Expert team of dedicated and qualified teachers and therapists is passionate about helping children with diverse needs. Our track record speaks for itself. We don't just teach; we empower. we provide guidance and resources for parents, ensuring a holistic approach to your child's education. Our teaching approach meets UK National Curriculum Standards. All our teachers are highly qualified with QTS status and hold DBS checks and safeguarding certificates.

Diagnostic Centre

I offer 1:1 coaching and run an international community of PDAers and our loved ones, helping to decrease distress and increase thriving for PDA kids, teens AND adults.

Positive PDA, Autism & neurodiversity support

Our PDA Kids supports parents and carers in their understanding of PDA, advocating in the education system and home-schooling/un-schooling modalities, assisting families with how PDA affects the extended family unit, and supporting parents when they feel they are at breaking point with nowhere to turn.

Parent coaching and research on Pathological Demand Avoidance with the University of Michigan

Legal Services - Family Law specialising in Autism

Counselling services

Childhood should be a joyful time. But some children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are defined by what they cannot do. That’s wrong. Every child should have an equal opportunity to play, learn, grow and thrive. We create life-changing opportunities by providing a wide range of support. Together, we’ll empower disabled children to stand up for their rights.

Psychotherapy, Coaching, Training, Support Groups

Family Stay, Play and Learn for neurodivergent families

We are a dedicated Wellbeing, Emotional Regulation & Neurodiversity family support organisation tailored specifically for families and individuals navigating the complexities of neurodiversity. Ultimately, we stand as a beacon of support for free spirits, innovators, and children who thrive outside traditional confines, promoting an inclusive understanding of diverse developmental pathways and emotional wellbeing through a therapeutic lens. You will feel heard, understood and supported as we provide guidance, solutions and the tools that will enhance your family life in a supportive and bespoke way, in and outside the home environment. We offer family support through therapeutic, child-centered strategies and ethos aimed at promoting positive mental health, improving family relationships, and reducing violence in both home and school settings. Our focus is to support families and children in developing emotional regulation skills and enhancing mental well-being in order to increase enjoyment and engagement to educational success and personal growth. You can expect dedicated support that goes beyond ineffective or unhelpful interventions, providing a strong foundation for families to thrive and overcome challenges.

Dr Georgie Siggers and Dr Veronica Leclezio Consultant Paediatricians each run a paediatric service based at Starjumpz. They both have a broad range of experience working with a variety of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Attachment Disorder, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD), Developmental Delay, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) / Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Difficulties.

Their holistic approach and assessment model screens for multiple neurodevelopmental conditions, as opposed to traditional services that usually assess for individual conditions in isolation.

We provide comprehensive assessments and diagnosis for Autism and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We are a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of specialist nurses, psychiatrists, with access to occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and Psychologists. We use diagnostic gold standard assessment tools including ADOS 2 and QB check.

Autism cannot currently be assessed by a physical examination or genetic test. We use recognised tools for the diagnosis of autism and take time to listen to your story.

We’ll typically recommend a range of assessment combinations and advise on the price for each. Whatever options you select, you can be assured that assessment will be multi-disciplinary, as recommended by current NICE guidelines.

The cost of assessment varies according to the individual’s needs, the complexity of the case and the options you choose:

For all assessments we used the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).

For children we use a developmental history tool called the DISCO (Diagnostic Interview for Social Communication Disorders) and for adults we take a life story or history interview. We take information from a range of sources including parents, family members, school/college staff and colleagues.

Autism (ASD)
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that is often referred to as a spectrum as it impacts everyone differently. Autism is characterised by difficulties with social interaction and communication, with restricted or repetitive thinking patterns or behaviours. Autistic individuals may communicate, behave, learn, relate, and interact in different ways.

Our ASD assessment consists of a Cognitive Assessment, an ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation) and a Developmental History, also questionnaires completed by parents/carers and the school/education setting.

ADHD & Autism Assessments
Foundations offers specialised assessments for Autism and ADHD, catering to children, young people, and adults, with a focus on providing tailored support by our expert professionals.

We do autism assessments following NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines. Many local authorities and NHS trusts accept our assessments. Please check with your area to be sure they accept independent assessments.

What We Offer

Our team understands different types of autism, like PDA and internalised presentations. We use tools such as ADOS-2, RAADS, and questionnaires like CAT-Q to help with the assessment.

After your assessment, we review all the information in an MDT (multi-disciplinary team) meeting. We use the DSM-V-TR guidelines to decide if autism explains your experiences. You’ll get either a clinic letter or a detailed report with helpful recommendations.

Specialist Assessment
All specialist assessments are “gold standard” as described by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE Guidelines) conducted with multiple information points, from multiple sources with review where needed by multi-professional team members. Autism Specialist assessment of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) including Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). A full developmental history is undertaken with parents/carers using the Autism Diagnostic Inventory (ADI) and an interactive assessment is undertaken with the young person using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Screening of psychological wellbeing and behavioural presentation is collated from home and school. A full report including diagnosis, psychological functioning and formulation, with detailed recommendations will be provided. Follow up liaison, intervention or consultation can be arranged following this assessment at the standard rate.

Neurodiversity Assessments
All Things Therapy Centre Ltd. offer neurodiversity screening, autism, ADHD and Cognitive assessments.
Every assessment will have a minimum of two clinical practitioners as we adhere to NICE guidelines for diagnosis
A comprehensive three-step assessment will be undertaken and you will be provided with a detailed report, further guidance, support and signposting to relevant services

We offer the gold standard in Autism Assessment, which includes full developmental history interview, a face to face assessment and multidisciplinary team discussion. All of our clinicians are trained in ADOS-2 Assessments and have many years experience in Autism assessment.

Our comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment methodically explores presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as standard. It also carefully considers learning abilities, mental health and the impact on the individual. We make any diagnoses evidenced within the assessment and formalise this in a report, which we go through with you at a feedback appointment to help you better understand your individual presentation.

Our neurodevelopmental assessments follow NICE guidelines and are accepted by NHS and Local Authority colleagues.

We are a small, friendly team of highly specialist professionals, all with extensive NHS experience. Autism assessment is provided in line with NICE Guidelines using a multi-disciplinary approach.

We provide high quality bespoke Autism assessments to ensure the most relevant professionals are selected for each individual we assess. We recognise the presentation in girls and also the demand-avoidance profile (Pathological Demand Avoidance, PDA).

Neuroaffirming and trauma informed parent coaching and somatic therapy

Consultancy which helps parents to find suitable schools and colleges for children with SEND, covering mainstream and special schools, day and boarding schools, state and independent schools

Children's and young people's occupational therapy including sensory integration. Team of qualified OTs working in schools, community and clinic