Fighting for Real Support in North Lanarkshire for ASD and PDA Families (Facebook)

Provide general support and signposting to relevant inclusive events . Provide information on entitlements in Education and benefits in general . Have specialist experience dealing with the Mental Health services…

Organisation Name	Fighting for Real Support in North Lanarkshire for ASD and PDA Families (Facebook)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1956338007989364
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	Provide general support and signposting to relevant inclusive events . Provide information on entitlements in Education and benefits in general . Have specialist experience dealing with the Mental Health services . Signpost to appropriate organisations , advice such as advocacy information , placements and events which are appropriate to that families needs . Work with other relevant Professionals to share lived experiences of our members .
Location of Your Services	Scotland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None required
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Lived experience , have qualifications relevant in supporting our members . Attended courses and conferences . Have Petitioned Scottish Parliament on both Mental Health Services and PDA profile of Autism .
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experience including many co existing conditions .Degree level qualifications relevant to supporting others .
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience . We refer complex cases to the PDA Society for specialist advice .
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We are a member of the Section Leaders Support Group provided by the PDA Society and keep up to date following numerous sites including medical research .
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

PDA Autonomous Parenting Support Group (Facebook)

A group who support each other to be autonomous parents.

Organisation Name	PDA Autonomous Parenting Support Group (Facebook)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/groups/PDAautonomousparenting
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	A group who support each other to be autonomous parents.
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Lived experience of being a PDAer
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experience of 42 years
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience, 10 years experience of running training
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Deliver training, attend networks and read articles
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

PDA Professionals Group (Facebook Group)

Facebook peer to peer support for professionals who work with PDAers

Organisation Name	PDA Professionals Group (Facebook Group)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/groups/PDApros
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	Facebook peer to peer support for professionals who work with PDAers
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Lived experience-Adult PDAer
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experience of 42 years
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience, 10 years experience of running training
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Deliver training, attend networks and read articles
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

East Midlands/Notts PDA Support Group (Facebook Group)

Facebook and in-person peer support for parents of PDAers.

Organisation Name	East Midlands/Notts PDA Support Group (Facebook Group)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/groups/NottsPDA
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	Facebook and in-person peer support for parents of PDAers.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Lived experience of being an PDAer
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experience of 42 years
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience, 10 years experience of running training
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Deliver training, attend networks and read articles
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

The Lighter Side of PDA (Facebook Group)

Not a traditional support group. Light hearted humour designed to make people laugh.

Organisation Name	The Lighter Side of PDA (Facebook Group)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/groups/LighterPDA
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	Not a traditional support group. Light hearted humour designed to make people laugh.
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Adult PDAer with lived experience
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experiences of 42 years
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience, training and support for PDAers
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Read articles and blogs, attend networks
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Adult PDA Support Network (Facebook Group)

An informal peer support group for Adult PDAers

Organisation Name	Adult PDA Support Network (Facebook Group)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdultPDASupportNetwork
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	An informal peer support group for Adult PDAers
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Lived experience of being a PDAer
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experience of 42 years
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience, 10 years experience of running training
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Deliver training, attend networks and read articles
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Dumfries and Galloway PDA Support/Awareness Group (Facebook Page)

We spread awareness of the PDA profile of Autism and signpost to relevant information both locally and nationally.

Organisation Name	Dumfries and Galloway PDA Support/Awareness Group (Facebook Page)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/DumfriesPDA
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	We spread awareness of the PDA profile of Autism and signpost to relevant information both locally and nationally.
Location of Your Services	Scotland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Many years lived experience, attending relevant training courses
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experiences, attend training courses
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experiences, complex cases are referred to the support services team at the PDA Society
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Attend training and regular network meetings
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Scottish Highlands and Islands PDA Support Page (Facebook Group)

We spread awareness of the PDA profile of Autism and signpost to relevant information both locally and nationally.

Organisation Name	Scottish Highlands and Islands PDA Support Page (Facebook Group)
Website	No website
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	We spread awareness of the PDA profile of Autism and signpost to relevant information both locally and nationally.
Location of Your Services	Scotland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Many years lived experience, attending relevant training courses
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experiences, attend training courses
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experiences, complex cases are referred to the support services team at the PDA Society
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Attend training and regular network meetings
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Scottish Borders and Northumberland PDA Support /Awareness Group (Facebook Group)

We spread awareness of the PDA profile of Autism and signpost to relevant information both locally and nationally.

Organisation Name	Scottish Borders and Northumberland PDA Support /Awareness Group (Facebook Group)
Website	https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064573036634
Phone Number
Email
Description of Service Provided	We spread awareness of the PDA profile of Autism and signpost to relevant information both locally and nationally.
Location of Your Services	England - North East, Scotland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	None
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Many years lived experience, attending relevant training courses
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experiences, attend training courses
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experiences, complex cases are referred to the support services team at the PDA Society
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Attend training and regular network meetings
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

SEN Parent Support Group

We provide FREE tangible resources AND mentor support together with group peer support to SEND parents throughout the UK. Our resources start with unidentified and unacknowledged SEN right through to…

Organisation Name	SEN Parent Support Group
Website	https://senparentsupportgroup.org/
Phone Number	info@senparentsupportgroup.org
Email	andrea@senparentsupportgroup.org
Description of Service Provided	We provide FREE tangible resources AND mentor support together with group peer support to SEND parents throughout the UK. Our resources start with unidentified and unacknowledged SEN right through to tribunal and everything in between, all categorised for easy access. We offer additional 1:1 Support, draft checks, tribunal support plus our training offer covers 6 parental training sessions that cover: Getting SEN Support in Schools/ APDR - EHCPNA submission - Preparing for Mediation - Draft Checks Masterclass - Social Care, Putting the 'C' back into E H 'C' P - Advocating with CONFIDENCE. All welcome!!
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Scotland, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	IPSEA LEVEL 1.2 & 3 Trained, BPS for Psychometric Assessment Level 1 & 2, Safegaurding, Neurodiversity Inclusion, Child Protection, Counselling and much much more
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Ipsea Level 1,2 & 3 Plus parental lived experience. Our service is Mentorship not advocation.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	My team are Neuro diverse volunteers and myself I have a ND household, I am undiagnosed however my child is PDA ASD ADHD SPD Social Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Panic Disorder +
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	20 years experience with my son and advocating for him.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Ipsea, Children Disability Council and BPS alongside webinars from health professionals and your good selves.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Dr Natasha Holden – Clinical Psychologist and PDA Mum

I provide specialised support for families navigating PDA and developmental trauma through accessible services: Therapeutic Support for Parents/Carers: Individual therapy sessions focused on parent/carer wellbeing, helping you manage the emotional…

Organisation Name	Dr Natasha Holden - Clinical Psychologist and PDA Mum
Website	https://theclinpsychgroup.com/natasha
Phone Number	07984117949
Email	natasha@theclinpsychgroup.com
Description of Service Provided	I provide specialised support for families navigating PDA and developmental trauma through accessible services: Therapeutic Support for Parents/Carers: Individual therapy sessions focused on parent/carer wellbeing, helping you manage the emotional challenges of raising children with PDA or trauma backgrounds while developing sustainable coping strategies. Consultation Sessions: Personalised one-to-one consultations providing tailored guidance for your family's specific PDA or trauma-related challenges, with practical strategies to implement at home. All services integrate both clinical expertise and personal experience, ensuring support that's both evidence-based and practical for real-world application.
Location of Your Services	England - North West, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	HCPC
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Liverpool (2014) and BSc in Psychology from the University of Manchester (2005). My professional experience spans diverse clinical settings including adult mental health, neuropsychology, learning disabilities, and child/adolescent mental health, with specialist placements in trauma-informed care. I'm trained in multiple therapeutic approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with certification as a Compassionate Mind Training facilitator. Additionally, I bring valuable lived experience as a parent to two autistic children, one with PDA, providing unique insight into the daily realities of neurodivergent family life. This combination of professional expertise and personal understanding enables me to deliver authentic, effective support for families navigating PDA and developmental trauma.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I'm a Clinical Psychologist (Doctorate from University of Liverpool, 2014) with professional experience working with autistic individuals across different settings. Personally, I'm a parent to two autistic children, one with PDA, giving me unique insight that combines professional expertise with lived experience of neurodivergent family life.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have specialised experience with PDA both professionally and personally. In my clinical practice, I've developed approaches that honour autonomy while providing support, focusing on psychological safety and low-demand strategies. As a parent to a child with PDA, I navigate these challenges daily, developing practical strategies that work in real-world settings.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I maintain current knowledge through specialised professional development training in neurodevelopmental conditions and trauma-informed approaches; engagement with current research and academic publications; active participation in professional networks; community involvement with PDA and autism groups to learn directly from lived experience.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

PDA Devon.

A peer support service with various in person meet ups, online meet ups planned and family events. Raising money and raising awareness of PDA primarily in Devon. Supporting families living…

Organisation Name	PDA Devon.
Website	No website yet.
Phone Number	07943411242
Email	pdadevon@outlook.com
Description of Service Provided	A peer support service with various in person meet ups, online meet ups planned and family events. Raising money and raising awareness of PDA primarily in Devon. Supporting families living with PDA. With lots of ideas to raise awareness and provide support. We have Facebook groups with a page on Facebook and Instagram.
Location of Your Services	England - South West
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	N/A. Some of us are Dias ambassador volunteers or joining and some of us are just finishing our peer support training with parental minds.
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Peer support and lived experience. The five of us that have set it up are all living with children with PDA and between us have a vast amount of personal experience.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We all live with children with ASD who also have PDA. Some of us have ASD ourselves with other family members with ASD/PDA.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	We all have children with PDA or other family members.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Courses. Online. Personal experience.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

South Bucks PDA Support Group

Support Group - I’m a parent running peer-to-peer support groups, to help families (& professionals) across North & South Bucks, Oxon, Beds, Berks & Herts. The group offers regular in-person…

Organisation Name	South Bucks PDA Support Group
Website	No Website
Phone Number	N/A
Email	PDAgroup@harveys-home.me.uk
Description of Service Provided	Support Group - I’m a parent running peer-to-peer support groups, to help families (& professionals) across North & South Bucks, Oxon, Beds, Berks & Herts. The group offers regular in-person coffee mornings in High Wycombe and local villages in South Bucks; evening socials (in-person & on-line); family events; training seminars; plus weekly email updates sharing local & national information. In addition there are groups held in Oxford & Milton Keynes, plus a ‘Caring for PDA Adults’ group that meet near High Wycombe/Henley.
Location of Your Services	England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	N/A
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I'm a parent with lived experience of PDA (& other co-occurring conditions) through two daughters (age 17 & 20). I'm also a Trustee of the PDA Society and am passionate about sharing experiences and information to support others in their PDA journey.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I have two autistic PDAers who live with me and I've been supporting families since I set up the group in 2015.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have two autistic PDAers who live with me and I've been supporting families since I set up the group in 2015.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I am always learning from my family, the PDA Society, friends who are neurodivergent and those in my support group. I regularly attend seminars/events and read about different conditions, identifying how these may present and can be supported alongside a PDA profile.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Pathological Demand Avoidance Parent/Carers Support Group, Sutton, Surrey

Parent/Carers Facebook support group caring for someone with a demand avoidant profile. Our facebook page shares ideas, events and advice. We have a coffee morning every 4-6 weeks.

Organisation Name	Pathological Demand Avoidance Parent/Carers Support Group, Sutton, Surrey
Website	No
Phone Number	00
Email	gabrielle.cleeve@sky.com
Description of Service Provided	Parent/Carers Facebook support group caring for someone with a demand avoidant profile. Our facebook page shares ideas, events and advice. We have a coffee morning every 4-6 weeks.
Location of Your Services	England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	N/A
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Parent of a PDA child
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	no
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Parent of a now PDA adult
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lots both parents
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Read and listen to PDA information
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	no

Care for You Coaching

Coaching services to help stretched parents and informal carers. Coaching is a series of conversations, to help a coachee to make positive changes or address challenges. This takes place in…

Organisation Name	Care for You Coaching
Website	https://careforyoucoaching.co.uk/
Phone Number	07713169699
Email	info@careforyoucoaching.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	Coaching services to help stretched parents and informal carers. Coaching is a series of conversations, to help a coachee to make positive changes or address challenges. This takes place in a supportive, non-judgmental and person-centred space where the coachee''s needs are the focus. Interested parties can book a free, no-obligation initial consultation to explore if coaching is right for them.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	My title/qualification is regulated: MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Nearly 8 years of coaching experience (working with clients of different neurotypes), voluntary work with National Autistic Society where a good proportion of people I talk with are supporting people with PDA, lived experience with family (in particular changing work pattern, approach to parenting, to support demand-avoidant child), 2 years working with undergraduates in Higher Education (Personal Academic Tutor to a number of students who had ADHD/Autism and anxiety and found attendance/assignment completion challenging), 20+ years of working with young people in higher education in different support roles and supporting different neurotypes as well as advocating for better structures for postgraduate students with additional learning needs
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Lived experience of supporting children and step-children with autism, volunteer job with carers of autistic people, in coaching role supporting parents and carers of autistic people, research into support for parents/carers of autistic children, working over many years with autistic adults in education settings
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Home life (supporting children with EBSA, PDA - co-occuring conditions - GAD, ODD), working with families of PDAers
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Ongoing professional development, research
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Affirming Connections

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…

Organisation Name	Affirming Connections
Website	www.affirmingconnections.com.au
Phone Number	+61429456675
Email	aleasa@affirmingconnections.com.au
Description of Service Provided	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. Their services are designed to empower and support families, educators, and communities in fostering affirming and inclusive environments for diverse needs.
Location of Your Services	Rest of the world, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Australian Institute of Teaching
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am an AuDHD educational consultant and former Principal holding a Master of Education. I also have lived experience homeschooling and raising a PDA child.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am an AuDHD person and have worked as a school principal and teacher for over 15 years advocating for and accommodating for neurodiverse children and their families.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I am a parent to a PDA child and have taught several children with PDA in the schooling system.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I regularly attend professional development, engage with colleagues supporting PDA and stay aware of PDA-related research Nationally and Internationally
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

PDA Talk

Parental Counselling Specialising in PDA

Organisation Name	PDA Talk
Website	https://pdatalk.com.au/
Phone Number	0402686543
Email	admin@pdatalk.com.au
Description of Service Provided	Parental Counselling Specialising in PDA
Location of Your Services	Rest of the world, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Australian Counselling Association
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Additionally, I have a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology and BEd Primary (Grad Entry).
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am autistic myself and have 2 adult autistic children, one who has the PDA profile formally acknowledged. I specialise in this area and have previously worked as a teacher with autisitc children.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I specialise in this area and have lived experience through accommodating the needs of my 20 yr old PDA daughter.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Professional Development, Group Supervision, PDA Community.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

DH Psychology Ltd – Autism and ADHD assessments and support

Autism assessments including PDA and demand avoidance profiles

Organisation Name	DH Psychology Ltd - Autism and ADHD assessments and support
Website	https://www.dhpsychology.co.uk/
Phone Number	07586 353561
Email	duncan@dhpsychology.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	Autism assessments including PDA and demand avoidance profiles
Location of Your Services	England - London, England - South West, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	HCPC (Practitioner Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist) and BPS (Chartered member/Associate Fellow)
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	The service lead is Dr Duncan Harris, a consultant clinical psychologist.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Dr Harris has worked in NHS and private assessment teams for children and adults. Dr Harris is also an expert witness/assessor in the family and criminal courts, with a specialism in the assessment of neurodivergent people. Alongside diagnostic assessments, Dr Harris provides therapy and psychological consultation to adults, adolescents, and parents. Dr Harris works closely with qualified and experienced colleagues so that a multidisplinary team can be assembled for each client that reflects their individual needs. Dr Harris frequently is asked to provide 2nd opinion assessments and offers clinical supervision to autism assessment service leads and directors.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Whilst autism assessments comply with NICE guidelines and have consistent elements, assessments are always adapted to meet the individual needs of the client. The central aim during the assessment is that the person's experience of life is heard and understood. Dr Harris has worked for many years with PDAers and people who struggle with demands. He has listened to their concerns and included these in the formulations and outcomes from assessments. This has often led to people feeling valued and validated when moving forwards in their lives after assessments.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	All clinicians at DH Psychology Ltd are supported to participate in continued professional development; this involves team discussions about recent assessments, reviews of relevant books, and updates on clinical research.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Anna Horton Coaching

Famiy Support Coaching

Organisation Name	Anna Horton Coaching
Website	www.annahortoncoaching.com
Phone Number	07989587354
Email	contact@annahortoncoaching.com
Description of Service Provided	Famiy Support Coaching
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I have lived experience of Autism, ADHD, and PDA. I have experienced the difficulties of navigating the SEND word and how isolating this can be to families. It was this that made me want to support others. I trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and qualified as a Certified Master Practitioner and Coach of NLP. I have also trained in Special Educational Needs and Disability Law with IPSEA level 1, 2 and advanced level 3. I have been coaching families since 2017.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I live with Autism and Autism with PDA profile on a daily basis. I am neurodivergent myself and have been supporting families since 2017.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I live with Autism and Autism with PDA profile on a daily basis. I am neurodivergent myself and have been supporting families since 2017.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I am always learning from my family and from my clients. I regularly attend conferences and webinars and I am committed to continual professional development.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

SENtutorDIRECT Ltd Magdalena Jedowska

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…

Organisation Name	SENtutorDIRECT Ltd Magdalena Jedowska
Website	www.sentutordirectltd.co.uk
Phone Number	07412180808
Email	magdasentutor@gmail.com
Description of Service Provided	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.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - South East, England - West Midlands, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	SEN teacher
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	MEd in Autism ( teaching qualification QTS, DBS, Safeguarding Certificate, tutor insurance)
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	27 years of experience in SEN teaching
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	13 years of experience in working and teaching children with PDA profile
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	trainings, conferences, up to date with papers and literature
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

The PDA Safe Circle with Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman

I offer 1:1 coaching and run an international community of PDAers and our loved ones, all learning the strengths-based PDA Safe Circle Approach to decrease distress and increase thriving for…

Organisation Name	The PDA Safe Circle with Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman
Website	PDASafeCircle.com
Phone Number
Email	shoshana@pdasafecircle.com
Description of Service Provided	I offer 1:1 coaching and run an international community of PDAers and our loved ones, all learning the strengths-based PDA Safe Circle Approach to decrease distress and increase thriving for PDA kids, teens AND adults.
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am a PDA Autistic adult, and mom to a PDA Autistic child. I am also an ordained rabbi with chaplaincy training.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am Autistic, and so is my son. I approach Autism from a radically neurodivergent-affirming perspective.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I am PDA and so is my son. I have helped thousands of PDAers and parents of PDAers through my coaching and educational materials.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I am always listening and learning from my clients and community members, and reading and talking to relevant thought leaders.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Kristy Forbes

Positive PDA, Autism & neurodiversity support

Organisation Name	Kristy Forbes
Website	www.kristyforbes.com.au
Phone Number
Email	info@intunepathways.com.au
Description of Service Provided	Positive PDA, Autism & neurodiversity support
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Adult PDAer, parent of PDAers, Qualified Educator and training provider.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am autistic myself and have extensive lived and professional experience in autism. I have worked in education, social work, and professional development, supporting autistic individuals and their families. I provide training for allied health professionals and educators, supervise professionals in the field, and have collaborated with organizations such as the PDA Society, Reframing Autism, and Yellow Ladybugs. My work is grounded in a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes autonomy and self-advocacy. I am also a parent of autistic children ranging from 10 years to 27 years. I am a qualified educator and have taught autistic children.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have been parenting PDAers for 27 years and supporting PDA individuals and families professionally for over a decade. I have a special interest in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and have delivered training, supervision, and consultancy to professionals working with PDA individuals. I have created programs, masterclasses, and resources specifically designed for PDAers, their families, and professionals, focusing on strategies that honor autonomy, reduce anxiety, and build trusting relationships. I have been cited in research, presented internationally, and collaborated with colleagues in the field. I am also a PDAer myself.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I stay updated through ongoing study, professional collaboration, and engagement with the PDA and neurodivergent communities. I am currently studying a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology. I have a special interest in childhood trauma and hold several certifications related to this. I engage with the latest research, work directly with PDA individuals and families, and collaborate with other neurodivergent professionals. I regularly attend and speak at conferences, ensuring my knowledge remains current and evidence-based.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Our PDA Kids

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,…

Organisation Name	Our PDA Kids
Website	https://www.ourpdakids.com.au/
Phone Number	0416297492
Email	hello@ourpdakids.com.au
Description of Service Provided	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. This has now extended to provide professional development training to allied health professionals and teaching professionals to ensure our kids are well supported and understood in therapeutic and educational spaces.
Location of Your Services	Rest of the world, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Social Work - Australian Association of Social Workers
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Master of Social Work, lived experience. All staff are autistic PDAers with autistic PDA children
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	All staff within the team are autistic PDAers with autistic PDA children. We work from a trauma informed lens to provide critical services to families.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	All staff within the team are autistic PDAers with autistic PDA children. We work from a trauma informed lens to provide critical services to families.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Regular team professional development, monthly staff case conferences (servicing over 700 families), upcoming inaugural PDA conference (I am a speaker at)
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

At Peace Parents

Parent coaching, parent programs focusing on their trauma healing and nervous system support, and research on Pathological Demand Avoidance with the University of Michigan

Organisation Name	At Peace Parents
Website	www.atpeaceparents.com
Phone Number	202-550-6712
Email	journey@atpeaceparents.com
Description of Service Provided	Parent coaching, parent programs focusing on their trauma healing and nervous system support, and research on Pathological Demand Avoidance with the University of Michigan
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Ph.D. - Regulatory body = Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I have a Ph.D. in social science and methodology, I am conducting the first peer-reviewed research on PDA in the United States with the University of Michigan. Additionally, I am a mom to two PDA sons and have worked with 1000s of parents of PDA children and teens. We founded a business that employs PDA Autistic individuals (2) and caregivers of PDA children and young adults.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Two members of our team are PDA Autistic themselves, and everyone at our organization is a direct caregiver (or has been) to at least one PDA child or adult. Casey has a level 1 training from PDA North America on PDA.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	We have worked with over 1,000 families whose children or teens are PDAers. About a third of our parents are also PDA Autistic themselves..
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Research and training. Conducting research with the University of Michigan Medical School on PDA, Participating in the PDA Society Research Group, additional trainings on Polyvagal Theory, consulting with clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Pougher-Round Solicitors

Legal Services - Family Law specialising in Autism

Organisation Name	Pougher-Round Solicitors
Website	www.pougher-round.co.uk
Phone Number	(0121) 726 0222
Email	kelly@pougher-round.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	Legal Services - Family Law specialising in Autism
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Solicitors Regulation Authority
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am a fully qualified solicitor. Whilst I do not have any formal qualifications in Autism I am Autistic myself with a formal diagnosis. I read a lot around this area and my entire business is dedicated to supporting client's who require access to the Family Justice System, specifically, divorce, financial remedy and private childrens law who have a direct link with Autism.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am Autistic and I have a wealth of knowledge within the Autism arena both personal as well as professional.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have experience of working with PDAers and I can also experience demand avoidance and so I understand at first hand the importance of meeting my client's where they are at and supporting them so they feel empowered by their progress.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I read a lot around this subject and I learn a lot from my network.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Deborah Young Counselling Services

Counselling services

Organisation Name	Deborah Young Counselling Services
Website	https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/deborah-young
Phone Number	07786548147
Email	deborahyoung.counselling@gmx.com
Description of Service Provided	Counselling services
Location of Your Services	England - South East, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy BACP
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	BSc Hons in Integrative counselling / PDA lived experience 22years /PDA & Autism ADHD & Trauma specialist training
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	2years trining with NHS Adult Learning Disability Team/ 5years face to face client based counselling/ Autism Specialist Training
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	22years PDA lived experience and PDA parenting telephone and face to face support training
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	35 hrs min per year of continuing professional development (COD)
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Kids

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…

Organisation Name	Kids
Website	https://www.kids.org.uk/
Phone Number	+44 (0)1482 467 540
Email	angela.knight@kids.org.uk
Description of Service Provided	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.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I myself have undertaken study to level 7 including a PGCE, I have professional and lived experience of many disabilities including Autism. This is true for many colleagues at kids and as an organisation we strive to support families the best we can in anyway we can.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	As we are a national charity we have many services dedicated to the care and wellbeing of young people who are neurodivergent with many of our own staff having children who are Autistic and/or Autistic themselves
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	As in my answer to Q19 we have range of services that support here, for early years to our young persons engagement groups that support up to 25 years old. We also support parents will wellbeing and discuss children behaviour offering strategies that will empower them as parents and help their children feel more comfortable and understood
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We are committed to professional development and as part of our staff supervision processes discuss gaining up to date knowledge regularly we also discuss team training needs and invest in our teams if required
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Danielle Aubin, LCSW

Psychotherapy, Coaching, Training, Support Groups

Organisation Name	Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Website	myautistictherapist.com
Phone Number	001-415-706-4235
Email	danielle@danielleaubin.com
Description of Service Provided	Psychotherapy, Coaching, Training, Support Groups
Location of Your Services	Rest of the world, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Board Of Behavioral Sciences (California, USA)
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am personally formally diagnosed with Autism as well as my oldest child. I have worked with Autistic clients for over 10 years professionally and I have been trained by Marilyn Monteiro in diagnosing Autism as well as PDA North America and University level training/education.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I personally identify as a PDA'er and I have taken training with PDA North America (level 1) and I work with a significant number of PDA'ers in my private clinical practice.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I continue to attend trainings, seminars, and symposiums. I recently attended Chico State University's symposium on Neurodiversity and I will be attending Stanford University's update on Autism.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Space for Yew CIC

Family Stay, Play and Learn for neurodivergent families

Organisation Name	Space for Yew CIC
Website	www.spaceforyew.co.uk
Phone Number	07772307377
Email	spaceforyew@gmail.com
Description of Service Provided	Family Stay, Play and Learn for neurodivergent families
Location of Your Services	England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	First Aid , Safeguarding DSL Level 3, Autism training, lived experience
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am autistic and my son is autistic with PDA profile
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Lived experience and professional experience working with PDA children
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Training via local council
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Raising A Wild Child

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…

Organisation Name	Raising A Wild Child
Website	https://www.raisingawildchild.co.uk/
Phone Number
Email	mail@raisingawildchild.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	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.
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Our Raising a Wild Child Associates are highly trained, with a wide variety of professional qualifications, experience, and training in understanding neurodiversity. They are mentored and supported by our founder Susan Issa.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Our team are highly qualified, possess specialist knowledge of SEND including ADHD, Autism and PDA and are experienced in working with children and young people with social, emotional or mental health needs.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Our founder Suzan Issa, diagnosed as Autistic with PDA and ADHD, and has designed our courses specifically for parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The course is designed to deepen parents' understanding of the PDA profile, offering tools to support themselves through challenging and difficult times. All of our highly qualified team are fully trained on understanding PDA and are currently working effectively to support young people, and their families, that struggle with demands.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We invest in our team by providing a range of Professional Development opportunities to develop their existing skills and knowledge.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

The Embodied Parent Coach

Neuroaffirming and trauma informed parent coaching and somatic therapy

Organisation Name	The Embodied Parent Coach
Website	www.dandelionorchidparentcoaching.co.uk/
Phone Number	07707023206
Email	dandelion-orchid@outlook.com
Description of Service Provided	Neuroaffirming and trauma informed parent coaching and somatic therapy
Location of Your Services	Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I have a diploma in child care and education and certifications in Peaceful Parent Coaching, trauma informed coaching, somatic trauma informed coaching and I am licensed to run the ‘Big Baffling Behaviour’ parent course which has been developed by Robyn Gobbel who I trained with for a year around the neurobiology of behaviour and relational neuroscience
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am autistic myself and have two autistic children. I also have previous experience working with autistic children in my former career as an early years educator and SENCo
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	My eldest child is a PDAer
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I follow the work of Kirsty Forbes, Julia Daunt, sallycat, and I’m in PDA run faceboook groups
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Schools Advice Service

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

Organisation Name	Schools Advice Service
Website	www.schoolsadviceservice.co.uk
Phone Number	07941 930789
Email	info@schoolsadviceservice.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	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
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Working in this role since 2014, parent of a child with SEND, parent testimonies on my work can be viewed on my website
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	More than 10 years' experience of working with autistic children
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have worked on many cases of children with PDA
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Attending conferences, reading professional journals, daily conversations with educators/therapists etc
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Children’s Choice Therapy Service Ltd

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

Organisation Name	Children's Choice Therapy Service Ltd
Website	https://childrenschoicetherapy.co.uk/
Phone Number	07566 811845
Email	childrenschoicedept@hotmail.com
Description of Service Provided	Children's and young people's occupational therapy including sensory integration. Team of qualified OTs working in schools, community and clinic
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - West Midlands, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	RCOT, HCPC
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Graduate and post graduate qualifications in Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	All the OTs and OTAs are highly experienced in working with many children and young people with a wide range of additional needs including autism.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Some of the team are particularly experienced in working with children and young people with a demand avoidant profile and all are accustomed to using a flexible, adaptable child-led approach to assessments and therapy.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We are committed to staff development in their areas of interest. In addition to funding post graduate training in sensory integration and other areas such as attachment and interoception, we have have twice-yearly Team Days where knowledge, external training, case studies and research are shared.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Learn With SAT

1-2-1 tuition and EOTAS/AP for students with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.

Organisation Name	Learn With SAT
Website	www.learnwithsat.co.uk
Phone Number	07753166900
Email	admin@learnwithsat.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	1-2-1 tuition and EOTAS/AP for students with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	While our core education services are not regulated, we do engage professionals in roles that are subject to regulatory oversight. Specifically: Teaching staff may hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Safeguarding and child protection are a priority, and all staff working directly with children undergo at least Level 1 Safeguarding training, enhanced DBS checks and adhere to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. We collaborate with regulated professionals, including clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists (SLTs), and other specialists, who are registered with their respective governing bodies (e.g., HCPC, Social Work England). While we do not directly provide regulated services ourselves, we ensure that any professional engaged in a regulated role meets the required legal and professional standards.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Our team has extensive experience supporting autistic students in Alternative Provision (AP) and EOTAS settings. We work closely with clinical psychologists, ASD assessors, and speech and language therapists to ensure tailored support. Our provision is child-led, adapting to individual needs, including sensory, communication, and learning differences. We also provide SEND support and training to our tutors, ensuring a well-informed approach to autism-friendly education.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Our team has significant experience working with students who have Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) or struggle with demands. We take a child-led, flexible approach, recognising that students with PDA often experience high anxiety around perceived demands, which can lead to avoidance or distress. To support them, we prioritise autonomy and control, offering choices and presenting tasks in a way that feels non-demanding. We also use a relationship-based approach to build trust and create a safe environment, working closely with clinical psychologists and other specialists to develop personalised strategies. Our tutors are trained in PDA-specific strategies, ensuring we provide tailored support to meet each student’s individual needs.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We keep our knowledge up to date by participating in regular CPD training, attending relevant seminars, and engaging with the latest research in education and SEND. Additionally, we collaborate with specialist professionals and maintain active connections with industry networks to stay informed on best practices.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

The Weller Way

Neuro Divergent affirming Family Relationship and Parenting support

Organisation Name	The Weller Way
Website	www.thewellerway.co.uk
Phone Number	07825411793
Email	sarah@thewellerway.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	Neuro Divergent affirming Family Relationship and Parenting support
Location of Your Services	England - South East, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I have been supporting families in the Charity sector and in my private practice for over 20 years, with a totally person centred and neuro affirming approach. Qualifications that assist my experience include:Certified NLP Practitioner/Breathwork Coach (BACP)/Licensed Practitioner for The Circle of Security Attachment intervention/Licensed Practitioner for Safe & Sound Protocol/Mental Health 1st Aider/Autism & PDA Studies Diploma. Practice supporting families established for 8 years.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am a Mother of Neuro divergent children - AUDHD. In my practice I support, coach and mentor parents with Neuro divergent children, including Autism and Autism with a PDA profile.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have a successful practice running for over 8 years, which is sustained through word of mouth recommendations. I am asked to speak to local parent support groups regularly. Before I set up the practice I worked in the Mental Heatlh and Homelessness sectors, supporting young people.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Regular CPD - webinars and training with Online Events/ADDitude often and then PDA society/Naomi Fisher etc.I constantly learn and evolve through the privilege of working with my clients and their lived experiences. Identify in monthly supervision what is appropriate or needed.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Speech Therapy Farnham

Speech and Language Therapy EHCP / SENDIST assessments and reports with expertise in Autism / ADHD/ PDA. I am a trained and experienced expert witness.

Organisation Name	Speech Therapy Farnham
Website	https://www.speechtherapyfarnham.co.uk/
Phone Number	07387 697876
Email	speechtherapyfarnham@gmail.com
Description of Service Provided	Speech and Language Therapy EHCP / SENDIST assessments and reports with expertise in Autism / ADHD/ PDA. I am a trained and experienced expert witness.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am a qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I have worked with autistic children, young people and adults for 13 years. I have worked in schools (mainstream, specialist and alternative provisions). I have an autistic son (age 22). I own and run an autism and ADHD assessment service https://www.autismassessmentsfarnham.co.uk/ and have frequently supported demand avoidance during autism assessments by delivering flexible assessments.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have supported individuals to access EHCP assessments in school / home / my clinic for the past 11 years. I listen closely to parents / carers as to how best to support each individual.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I attend training, read papers and books on PDA, discuss cases in peer or 1:1 supervision. I run an MDT Autism and ADHD assessment service with Clinical Psychologists and Neurodevelopmental Paediatricians where we regularly discuss cases.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Dr Joanne Riordan Educational Psychologist (Dr Joanne Ltd.)

I am a Neuro-affirming specialist Educational Psychologist, with PDA in the family, and am neurodivergent myself. I deliver CPD and keynote speeches on PDA to schools, professionals, and families. I…

Organisation Name	Dr Joanne Riordan Educatioanl Psychologist (Dr Joanne Ltd.)
Website	https://www.drjoanne.co.uk
Phone Number
Email	enquiries@drjoanne.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	I am a Neuro-affirming specialist Educational Psychologist, with PDA in the family, and am neurodivergent myself. I deliver CPD and keynote speeches on PDA to schools, professionals, and families. I carry out psychologist assessments with PDA Young People. I sit on multi-disciplinary teams for PDA young people, receiving EOTAS. I also have a book contract for a book on PDA, which I am currently writing.
Location of Your Services	England - South East, England - West Midlands, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology from UCL, PGCE from University of Cambridge
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am neurodivergent myself, I am a parenting an autistic child, I was a teacher to autistic children, and I have supported 100s of autistic young people in a neuro-affirming way. I also have delivered CPD on autism to Local Authorities, fellow Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapist, teachers, and parents.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	A huge amount of experience. I deliver CPD to other Educational Psychologists in how to work with PDAers, and write PDA affirming reports. I supports many PDAers, and their schools and families. I have delivered workshops for key PDA organisations. I also am parenting a PDAer myself.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Parenting a PDAer is my best CPD. But I constantly liaise with other experts in the area of PDA.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

SENsational Tutors

SENsational Tutors are a multi-award-winning company and voted the UK’s favourite tutoring agency. We specialise in providing services for students aged 4 to 25 with SEND including those with: autism…

Organisation Name	SENsational Tutors
Website	https://www.sensationaltutors.co.uk/
Phone Number	02036335563
Email	enquiries@sensationaltutors.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	SENsational Tutors are a multi-award-winning company and voted the UK’s favourite tutoring agency. We specialise in providing services for students aged 4 to 25 with SEND including those with: autism (ASC), PDA, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, trauma, processing/sensory needs, speech and language needs, mental health needs, SEMH, dyspraxia (DCD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other additional needs. We are more than just an agency. We offer a long-term dedicated partnership that celebrates, embraces and enhances the skills and unique talents of neurodiverse children and young people. Our services include providing: 1:1 specialist SEND teachers to local authorities, private families or schools; EOTAS packages, a training academy for schools, parents, tutors and organisations; consultancy services for schools, parents, tutors and organisations. We aim to provide an enriching and inspiring alternative to learning which recognises the importance of developing trust, understanding and wellbeing.  Our vision is to make a real difference by helping every child unlock their true potential through bespoke, holistic and engaging specialist services. Our clients include local authorities, private families, schools/colleges, and other individuals or organisations.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	All tutors on the platform have Qualified Teacher Status, at least 5 years experience of working with SEND and additional qualifications/specified experience for Tutors who identify being able to support specific needs e.g. PDA. Our tutors are all DBS checked and have to complete annual safeguarding training. This is inclusive of our Business Managers, who are also qualified teachers with SEND experience and who check qualifications and DBS certificates.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	All our tutors are experienced Qualified Teachers. Their experience differs and is publicly displayed on their Tutor profiles, on the website, for potential clients to view.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	All our tutors are experienced Qualified Teachers. Their experience differs and is publicly displayed on their Tutor profiles, on the website, for potential clients to view.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We have monthly knowledge shares for our tutors. Whilst we do encourage our tutors to remain up to date through training, they are self-employed and is not compulsory. However, tutor profiles are transparent with levels of experience and skills for clients to explore.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Bright Heart Education

We support children with PDA and on the autism spectrum with tailored tutoring, in person and online. We are an award-winning SEN tuition company with a nurturing approach, supporting children…

Organisation Name	Bright Heart Education
Website	https://www.brightheart.co.uk/
Phone Number	0208 064 3800
Email	hello@brightheart.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	We support children with PDA and on the autism spectrum with tailored tutoring, in person and online. We are an award-winning SEN tuition company with a nurturing approach, supporting children from Reception to A Level. We also help mature students.
Location of Your Services	England - London, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Enhanced DBS / uCheck / Nasen (National Association of Special Educational Needs) / The Tutors' Association (Corporate Member)
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	All our tutors have SEN experience, many of them are former teachers (QTS). Our tutors and Education Consultants all have an Enhanced DBS and QTS.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We launched in 2018 and have won national awards for our work supporting children with autism with their education. These have been from Nasen (2020) and The Tutors' Association (2022, 2023, 2024). We have experienced Education Consultants who are former teachers. Our tutors all have SEN experience and we currently work with many complex situations supporting young people on the spectrum with their education.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	We have excellent experience. We are approached by local authorities, families and schools to support children with PDA with their education.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We had a workshop with Nasen on PDA on Saturday 25 January 2025. We have a good working relationship with Nasen and our tutoring body complete professional development.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Koala

Alternative Provision Nationally and Community Services in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Berks

Organisation Name	Koala
Website	www.moreeducation.co.uk
Phone Number	01264 554432 / 07470 122581
Email	hello@moreeducation.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	Alternative Provision Nationally and Community Services in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Berks
Location of Your Services	England - London, England - South East, England - South West, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	teaching authority
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	QTS teachers, lived experience
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	90% of our staff team are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	As above - we have been operating community support for nearly 4 years now
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We use up to date research
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

The Wildheart Foundation

At The Wildheart Foundation, we use proven methodologies to ensure that students are able to access learning in a way that works for them. Our mission is to build a…

Organisation Name	The Wildheart Foundation
Website	https://wildheartfoundation.co.uk/
Phone Number	07736774133
Email	rosalind@wildheartfoundation.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	At The Wildheart Foundation, we use proven methodologies to ensure that students are able to access learning in a way that works for them. Our mission is to build a new kind of tutoring business, where the child is at the centre of everything we do. We want to create a kinder, more inclusive educational system, where every child thrives because the curriculum is designed around them and the way that they learn best. We recognise that many children face difficulties in accessing the current education system due to factors such as neurodiversity, trauma, or anxiety. Through our tutoring model, we offer new ways to bring out the best in children, developing methodologies for inclusive school provision. The Wildheart Foundation, focuses specifically on ways to support children struggling with school, having developed ways to empower every child to ignite their love of learning in a harmonious and supportive environment.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Scotland, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Our team of tutors and mentors are highly trained, mentored and supported by our broader Wildheart Foundation team, our Raising a Wild Child Associates and our founder Susan Issa. They have a wide variety of professional qualifications and experience, including QTS, TEFL and training in understanding neurodiversity. We are working in partnership with Northampton University and the accreditation of our methodologies is in process. Cambridge University Incubator is supporting our CIC to scale.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Our team of tutors are highly qualified, possess specialist knowledge of SEND including ADHD, Autism and PDA and are experienced in working with children and young people with social, emotional or mental health needs.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	All of our highly qualified team are fully trained on understanding PDA and are currently working effectively to support young people that struggle with demands. Our founder Suzan Issa, and our associates, have specialist knowledge that is passed down in continued training to our team. We adopt a low demand strategy that is led by the young person, and focus firstly on developing a trusting relationship where the young person can thrive and learn in a way that is best for them. Together, we help children and young people define and achieve their own version of success and reignite their love of learning.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We invest in our team by providing a range of Professional Development opportunities to develop their existing skills and knowledge
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Kate Rushbrooke Counsellor and Mentor

Counselling and mentoring for children and parents

Organisation Name	Kate Rushbrooke Counsellor and Mentor
Website	www.katerushbrooke.co.uk
Phone Number	07595 071227
Email	info@katerushbrooke.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	Counselling and mentoring for children and parents
Location of Your Services	England - West Midlands, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	BACP
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Foundation Degree level in Counselling, more than 15 years counselling eperience
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Mother to child with PDA, Previously volunteered on PDA Enquiry line, 8 years experience counselling neuro-divergent children and their parentss
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Please see above
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Relevant courses, publications and utilising PDA Society website for reference
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Laura Tarrant, Specialist Teacher and Education Consultant

4) Neuro-affirming teaching, mentoring and consultancy support, tailored to match the needs of each child and family. Support is in-person and/or remote, where appropriate. • Specialist Teaching, including for children…

Organisation Name	1) Laura Tarrant, Specialist Teacher and Education Consultant
Website	no website
Phone Number
Email	teaching@lauratarrant.co.uk
Description of Service Provided	4) Neuro-affirming teaching, mentoring and consultancy support, tailored to match the needs of each child and family. Support is in-person and/or remote, where appropriate. • Specialist Teaching, including for children Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS), home schooled/educated, not able to attend school. • ARTiculate (Therapeutic Art) - an evidence based approach for supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. • Specialist Coaching, Mentoring and Support (for parents, children/young people or schools). • Education Consultancy (Neurodivergence), training and specialist advice, including for statutory assessment (EHCPs).
Location of Your Services	England - East of England, Online
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	The Teaching Regulation Agency
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	• I am a Qualified Teacher with a Masters Degree in Autism (Children) and extensive teaching and leadership experience (Deputy Headship) across all age ranges. I have twelve years experience as a Specialist Advisory Teacher (Speech, Language, Communication and Autism) for a large local authority, training and advising educational settings. I now work independently, both directly with neurodivergent children and their families, but also with schools. • I have additional training in ARTiculate (Therapeutic Art) for Educational Professionals and in the Developmental, Diagnostic and Dimensional Interview (3di) for Autism Assessment. My research focus for my Master’s degree was PDA and neurodivergent girls.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I have worked with neurodivergent children for over twenty five years, in both teaching and advisory roles. I have taught in both mainstream and specialist settings and been an accredited trainer for the Autism Education Trust and for the National Autistic Society. I am a highly experienced Specialist Advisory Teacher, having previously worked across a large county, developing and delivering Autism and PDA specific training for schools and other Local Authority teams. My particular areas of professional interest are Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), situational mutism, neurodivergent girls and anxiety.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Throughout my teaching career there have always been autistic children who needed a particularly creative, collaborative approach to do well. Whilst demand avoidance was not widely known about twenty five years ago, those children shared many differences, strengths and personal qualities with the PDAers that I work with today. PDA ultimately became a key professional interest for me, and was the research focus for my Masters degree. Through the course of twelve years as a Specialist Advisory Teacher for a Local Authority, I met many more PDAers, from pre-schoolers to those moving into adulthood. Time spent with children, their families and their teachers has resulted in a comprehensive understanding of the changing challenges through each phase of education. I now work independently and specialise in teaching, coaching and mentoring PDAers and their families on a daily basis. Alongside this, I continue to carry out consultancy with educational settings.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I actively read new research, publications and relevant social media. I join professional development courses, and I work collaboratively with other like-minded colleagues including Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists etc. Above all, I continue to learn from every child I work with, through listening to what they have to say about their experiences and carrying this forward in my practice.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Starjumpz

Starjumpz provides a unique, holistic and integrated approach to assessment and therapies, from a team of specialists who support children to reach their true potential. Our range of diagnostic and…

Organisation Name	Starjumpz
Website	www.starjumpz.com and www.starjumpz.co.uk (landing page for assessment)
Phone Number	info@starjumpz.com or 0330 058 0772
Email
Description of Service Provided	Starjumpz provides a unique, holistic and integrated approach to assessment and therapies, from a team of specialists who support children to reach their true potential. Our range of diagnostic and screening assessments are of a high clinical standard which follow NICE guidance. Our assessments are for children and young people who may struggle with specific challenges or health concerns or those who may have neurodevelopmental conditions. As well as diagnostic assessment for Neurodevelopmental differences (such as ADHD and Autism) we can provide; Specialist Clinical Support for before or after Diagnostic Assessments, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy/ Sensory Integration Therapy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Functional Medicine, Clinical Nutrition and SOS Feeding Support, Neurofeedback, Play and Creative Therapy, Adoption Support funded therapies, EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), Creative Counselling for Children and Young People, Alpha Stim Aid – medical device for anxiety, insomnia and depression, Physiotherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Talks, Training and Workshops
Location of Your Services	England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	CQC and GMC. Therapists are registered with a range of bodies such as HCPC, PTUK, BACP depending on discipline.
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Our highly specialist team of dedicated, experienced specialists provide premium diagnostic assessments. Led by Dr Georgie Siggers BSc (HONS), MBBS, MRCP, FRCPH, one of the country’s leading consultant neurodevelopmental paediatricians, we’ve worked with thousands of concerned families to gently assess, diagnose and provide support and treatment for children with a range of conditions.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Our specialist Doctors and therapists have many years of training and experience in Neurodevelopmental differences. Our Clinical Director is Dr Georgie Siggers, a leading expert in the field.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Starjumpz has been supporting Neurodivergent children and young people, as well as their families for over 3 decades.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Research, conferences, CPD, training, workshops
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Autism Teaching Company

Autism and PDA support from qualfied teachers (not curriculum support)

Organisation Name	Autism Teaching Company
Website	autc.org.uk
Phone Number	email info@autc.org.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	Autism and PDA support from qualfied teachers (not curriculum support)
Location of Your Services	England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	We are a team of experienced teachers who also hold a qualification in autism
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We are all experienced teachers and support autistic young people in Buckinghamshire. Some of us are autistic and most of us live with autistic family members
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	A good number of our clients are demand avoidance and we have working and liaised with the PDA society, specifically Hilary Harvey, for many years.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Team members undertake CPD regularly. We ask any new member of the team to undertake a PDA society training session to ensure their knowledge is up to date.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

MindJam

At MindJam our primary focus is to support young people’s emotional well-being. We believe that the key to doing so is by engaging them in a world in which they…

Organisation Name	MindJam
Website	www.mindjam.org.uk
Phone Number	hello@mindjam.org.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	At MindJam our primary focus is to support young people’s emotional well-being. We believe that the key to doing so is by engaging them in a world in which they feel safe and comfortable, namely video games. We support young people between the ages 6 – 25. Our mentors’ shared passion for gaming provides a platform to build a trusting, long-lasting relationship from which we can support their individual needs, whether emotional or SEN. All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma. Support can take many different forms; it can be playing Fortnite, Minecraft or Rocket League. Or through developing a digital skill such as game design, 3D design, digital art, animation, music editing or video editing. However, our focus for all mentees is the same – to support their emotional wellbeing. These activities are great for relieving stress, anxiety and providing emotional regulation and have been shown to greatly benefit mental health and cognitive development. We also empower young people to make informed decisions about their online safety, fostering greater awareness and resilience in navigating the digital world. At MindJam we are well known for developing our innovative mentoring sessions – a new, groundbreaking approach to supporting young people that truly connects and empowers them. What some people don’t know is that we offer two types of support – Mentoring and Counselling. Each has a unique focus. Both are client-led and about making you feel heard, understood, and supported.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	BACP
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Our mentors’ shared passion for gaming provides a platform to build a trusting, long-lasting relationship from which we can support their individual needs, whether emotional or SEN. All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma. Our mentors have shared experience across many different areas of working with young people such as teaching and social care, as well as personal lived experiences. Our counsellors are qualified and members of the BACP.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	MindJam provides regular training as well as a MindJam Wiki to guide mentors in sessions, and the needs of the young people they work with. MindJam provides access to all mentors to further CPD opportunities, as well as regular mentor meetings and opportunities for knowledge pooling, support and guidance.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Journeys With PDA

Free PDA online Support group, annual in-person conference, PDA training, PDA Coaches

Organisation Name	Journeys With PDA
Website	https://journeyswithpda.com/
Phone Number	journeyswithpda@gmail.com
Email
Description of Service Provided	Free PDA online Support group, annual in-person conference, PDA training, PDA Coaches
Location of Your Services	Rest of the world
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Certified PDA trainer through Open College Network London
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Certified PDA trainer through Open College Network London, Diagnosed Autistic, expensive parenting experience of Autistic and PDA children
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Diagnosed as Autistic, parents of autistic PDAers
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	extensive parenting experience, Facilitating online PDA support groups for 3+ years
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	blogs, books, trainings
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Paul Eggett Limited

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for people with PDA. Support for parents and carers.

Organisation Name	Paul Eggett Limited
Website	no website
Phone Number	email - paul.eggett@btopenworld.com
Email
Description of Service Provided	Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for people with PDA. Support for parents and carers.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - West Midlands
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	MA BA Hons Dip Couns CQSW MRCSLT
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	20 years + clinical experience of working with people with autism in a range of settings
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	8 years experience of work with children, adolescents and adults who have PDA/struggle with demands.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Regular review of research literature; links with PDA Society and registration as a practitioner with the National Austic Society (NAS); short courses and clinical supervision.S);
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Towan Therapies

Counselling and Psycho education

Organisation Name	Towan Therapies
Website	www.towantherapies.co.uk
Phone Number	info@towantherapies.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	Counselling and Psycho education
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Degree and Diploma in social work and counselling
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Autistic and 4 children and own siblings PDA and autistic and worked since aged 18 as carer, social worker, residential manager and then counsellor with clients who are autistic
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	As above brother PDA, daughter and many many clients and friends.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	CPD keeping up to date is one of my hyper focus so no problem with that!
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Debbie Challinor Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counselling and Psychotherapy for individuals and couples age 16+

Organisation Name	Debbie Challinor Counselling and Psychotherapy
Website	no website
Phone Number	debbie@debbiechallinorcounselling.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	Counselling and Psychotherapy for individuals and couples age 16+
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	British Association of for Counselling and Psychotherapy Membership Number 00969557
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy; Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy;
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am part of a neurodivergent family. I have ADHD, as does my husband. Both my children are autistic and son also has ADHD and demand avoidance
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have personal experience of working with my son. Additionally, I have worked with the PDA Society as a Support Line Member since February 2020
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Training with the PDA Society, research journals, books, group supervision with an autism specific counselling supervision group
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Lorna Woolley

Helping families to find high-quality educational settings for children 4-16 and young people up to 25 with additional challenges.

Organisation Name	Lorna Woolley
Website	https://lornawoolley.co.uk/
Phone Number	lorna@lornawoolley.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	Helping families to find high-quality educational settings for children 4-16 and young people up to 25 with additional challenges.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Teacher Qualified (BEd (Hons), MA (Education), Qualified to provide learning support for children with specific learning difficulties, parent of a child with additional need. I work closely with both legal and diagnostic professionals to ensure that EHCP's are relevant and up to date in order to provide a specialist school search. search
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We review diagnostic paperwork and ensure that the schools we approach are able to meet the requirements set out within the recommendations.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	As above - paying particular attention to policy and admissions statements. Schools will indicate here if they are PDA friendly and have appropriate resourcing and staffing.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Online CPD Courses and online courses provided by special schools.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Laura Tarrant Specialist Teaching and Education Consultancy

I offer a bespoke service which includes: Specialist Teaching (Autism, PDA and ADHD) - children Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS), home schooled/educated, not able to attend school, ARTiculate Therapeutic…

Organisation Name	Laura Tarrant Specialist Teaching and Education Consultancy
Website	no website currently
Phone Number	teaching@lauratarrant.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	I offer a bespoke service which includes: Specialist Teaching (Autism, PDA and ADHD) - children Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS), home schooled/educated, not able to attend school, ARTiculate Therapeutic Art - a therapeutic approach designed by the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) for educational professionals, Specialist Coaching (for parents, schools or children/young people), training and Education Consultancy (Neurodivergence)
Location of Your Services	England - East of England
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	The Tutors Association
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	• BA (Education) with Qualified Teacher Status, Durham University (1997) • Masters in Autism (Children), Birmingham University (2016) • ARTiculate for Staff in Education and Social Care, The British Association of Art Therapists (2022). I have taught in both mainstream and specialist settings and worked in school leadership roles, including Deputy Headship. Twelve years as a Specialist Advisory Teacher (Speech, Language, Communication and Autism), for a large Local Authority. My particular areas of professional interest and expertise are Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), anxiety, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), neurodivergent girls and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am a highly experienced Qualified Teacher with a Masters Degree in Autism (Children). I have taught in both mainstream and specialist settings. I spent over twelve years as a Specialist Advisory Teacher (Speech, Language, Communication and Autism), for a large Local Authority. I have specialised in teaching and supporting neurodivergent children for over twenty five years and work with children, schools and families every day.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I first began teaching autistic children over twenty five years ago. With hindsight, some of those were PDA children. However, at that time, the profile just wasn’t widely known about. I later worked for many years as an Advisory Teacher (Autism) for a large Local Authority. I spent a lot of time working strategically with schools, to support a change in approach, developing and delivering PDA specific training, observing in classrooms, talking to children and families and giving advice. I now work independently and work on a daily basis with PDA children and their families, whilst still carrying out consultancy with educational settings. I also have personal experience of low demand parenting.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I actively read new research and publications as well as following social media groups and blogs, particularly those created by people with lived experience. I am committed to a neuro-affirming, non ableist approach and the way in which I work and the advice which I give, is absolutely grounded in enabling children to be true to themselves.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

SENDSTATION Ltd

online training in PDA

Organisation Name	SENDSTATION Ltd
Website	www.sendstation.co.uk
Phone Number	info@sendstation.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	online training in PDA
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I have a Master's degree in Autism and have been a SENCO/Local Authority consultant for 13 years
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	no
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Masters degree in Autism
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Plenty - most of the consultancy work i do is with PDA young people
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Buy all books relating to PDA, watch seminars, podcasts etc
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Talking SENse!

Low-cost, independent advocacy and tribunal representation for parents of CYP with SEND

Organisation Name	Talking SENse!
Website	https://talking-sense.org/
Phone Number	Email: enquiries@talking-sense.org
Email
Description of Service Provided	Low-cost, independent advocacy and tribunal representation for parents of CYP with SEND
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	https://talking-sense.org/about-us/
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	n/a
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Through personal experience - i.e. having autistic children or being autistic ourselves
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Through personal experience - i.e. having children diagnosed with PDA or being PDA ourselves
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	CPD
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Debbi’s Doodles CIC

We offer creative and sensory experiences for children who can''t access mainstream education.

Organisation Name	Debbi''s Doodles CIC
Website	www.debbisdoodles.com
Phone Number	Call or text 06932035700 or email debbisdoodles@gmail.com
Email
Description of Service Provided	We offer creative and sensory experiences for children who can''t access mainstream education.
Location of Your Services	England - North East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Both the directors are qualified teachers, I have an MA in education. We are a mainly neurodiverse workforce and I have worked with children with different educational needs for many years now.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am autistic and all 4 of my children are neurodiverse. Between us we have many years of experience working with children with autism and ADHD.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I specialise in working with PDAers. I think because of my own PDA traits, I am able to understand the difficulties someone with PDA might experience.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I watch talks and videos. In 2025 I plan to start a training programme for all staff to include PDA training.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education

GROVE is a genuinely neuro-affirming, online community for Autistic young people age 8-17 (we intend to expand to support otherwise neurodivergent young people in time). We are proudly Autistic ADHD…

Organisation Name	GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education
Website	https://www.gr0ve.org/
Phone Number	jess@gr0ve.org
Email
Description of Service Provided	GROVE is a genuinely neuro-affirming, online community for Autistic young people age 8-17 (we intend to expand to support otherwise neurodivergent young people in time). We are proudly Autistic ADHD led and Autistic staffed. We are also all specialists with deep knowledge of Autistic experience, current theory and practice and a firm rejection of the medical model framing of autism. We support young people by enabling opportunities to develop self-understanding, connect with other Autistic people and feel a sense of belonging - all as their authentic selves. SERVICES: ~ Mentoring: Connect with an Autistic Mentor - a safe person to support and guide. ~ Peer Groups: Connect with peers and form part of a happy, authentic community. ~ Interest-based Groups: Connect with peers over a shared interest. ~ ''Autistic Identity'' programmes: Make sense of what it means to be ''Autistic'' in a way that is meaningful to the young person.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Founder/Director: Qualified teacher, MA Autism (note: 22-25). All Mentors have relevant professional and personal experience and many hold autism related academic qualifications.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We are all Autistic and many of us hold professional qualifications related to autism.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Many of our team are PDA'ers or parent / support PDA'ers. Our Founder also holds as Level 3 PDA qualification.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	We regularly undertake CPD, we are actively engaged in our community and for most of us autism and neurodivergence is our special interest.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

National Extension College

The National Extension College (NEC) is a leading online learning provider, offering flexible, high-quality courses to students with diverse needs. Whether you''re pursuing GCSEs, A levels, or vocational qualifications, NEC…

Organisation Name	National Extension College
Website	https://www.nec.ac.uk/
Phone Number	info@nec.ac.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	The National Extension College (NEC) is a leading online learning provider, offering flexible, high-quality courses to students with diverse needs. Whether you''re pursuing GCSEs, A levels, or vocational qualifications, NEC provides expert support, including personalized feedback from experienced tutors, tailored study plans, and a commitment to inclusivity. With resources designed to accommodate different learning styles and circumstances, NEC empowers students to achieve their goals at their own pace, wherever they are.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	A range of awarding organisation, JCQ and other education compliance
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	We work with qualified teachers and specialist education experts
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	The NEC team has extensive experience in supporting students with autism. Our tutors and support staff are trained to understand the unique challenges faced by autistic learners, including communication preferences, sensory sensitivities, and the need for clear, structured guidance. We provide flexible study plans that can be adapted to individual needs, ensuring a comfortable and supportive learning environment. Additionally, our SENCO services offer personalized assistance, helping students with autism build confidence, develop effective study habits, and achieve their educational goals. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that every learner receives the tools and encouragement they need to succeed.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	While direct disclosures of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) within NEC students have been minimal, our team is skilled in providing flexible and responsive support that can benefit PDAers and those who struggle with demands. Our tutors and SENCOs often draw from broad experience gained in diverse educational settings, tailoring their approach to reduce pressure, foster autonomy, and create a supportive environment. By focusing on flexibility, clear communication, and building trust, we aim to help students navigate their learning journey in a way that works best for them. You’ve hit
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	NEC provides regular CPD opportunities
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Naomi Fisher Psychology

Webinars for parents. Recorded courses for parents. Parent consultations. EMDR therapy for children, adolescents and parents.

Organisation Name	Naomi Fisher Psychology
Website	www.naomifisher.co.uk
Phone Number	info@naomifisher.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	Webinars for parents. Recorded courses for parents. Parent consultations. EMDR therapy for children, adolescents and parents.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Health and Care Professionals Council
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Accredited EMDR Trainer. PhD in Developmental Psychology (Autism).
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I have been working with autistic people since 1999 when I started my PhD. I have attended multiple training events and have written several books on working with and parenting neurodivergent children.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have been working therapeutically with demand avoidant children and adolescents for the last seven years. I have written a book When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse which is about parenting demand avoidant children.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Read books, attend regular CPD events, talk to people about their experiences.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Raw Learning Community

We offer an alternative provision set in a forest for neurodivergent children , suspected or diagnosed, for 49% of their education. We also offer a screening service for all neurodivergence…

Organisation Name	Raw Learning Community
Website	www.rawlearning.co.uk
Phone Number	Rachel King - rachel@rawlearning.co.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	We offer an alternative provision set in a forest for neurodivergent children , suspected or diagnosed, for 49% of their education. We also offer a screening service for all neurodivergence differences.
Location of Your Services	England - London, England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Dfe registered Teachers, Forest school lead, QB check qualified professionals to screen for ADHD and Dyslexia
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am neurodivergent director with 26 years in education, trying to make the right environment for ND kids age 5-16
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	All my staff are ND or have diagnosed ND kids and family members.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	We demonstrate a low demand, low arousal approach using Studio 3's approach to behaviour for autistic children.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	CPD - Currently with Safeguarding, ADHD foundation, Day to day on the ground with the children and their families and personel meetings to discuss new cases.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Underwing ltd/ PDA Italia

PDA parent training, school training, public speaking, awareness work, course and workshop facilotation, EHCP advocacy

Organisation Name	Underwing ltd/ PDA Italia
Website	www.underwingliverpool.com / https://autismopdaitalia.wordpress.com/
Phone Number	Email, phone, WhatsApp, social media
Email
Description of Service Provided	PDA parent training, school training, public speaking, awareness work, course and workshop facilotation, EHCP advocacy
Location of Your Services	England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Europe
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	I am CPD approved, fully DBS checked
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Life experience (PDA mum), 8 years of working with PDA parents and schools, 6 years of coaching
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	My son is AuDHD/PDA. I am adhd. For the last 8 years I have worked with parents and schools to help them get to grips with PDA and its strategies. For the last 3 years I have coached ND professionals, including PDA
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I live with a PDAer and support him every day, and in the last few years I have supports over 800 families
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Workshops, courses, books, webinars
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

EdPsych4Kids – Hannah Morris

Educational Psychologist

Organisation Name	EdPsych4Kids - Hannah Morris
Website	edpsych4kids.com
Phone Number	hannahmorris@edpsych4kids.com 07540529661
Email
Description of Service Provided	Educational Psychologist
Location of Your Services	England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	HCPC and British Psychological Society
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Educational Psychologist 18 years experience
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Assessments to identify strengths and needs for learning and recommendations for educational provisions. Please note I do not do tribunal work.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I have worked with children and young people with PDA.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	CPD eg reading articles, attending training, talking with clients, etc.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

All Things Autism Ltd

Traiing and consultation for parents, schools, nurseries etc

Organisation Name	All Things Autism Ltd
Website	https://allthingsinclusionandautism.com
Phone Number	allthingsautismltd@gmail.com
Email
Description of Service Provided	Traiing and consultation for parents, schools, nurseries etc
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	no
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Early years qualifications plus degree level in Autism
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	30 years experience of working with autistic children
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	During my time working with autistic children I have supported many children with a PDA profile
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Speaking to parents and other profressionals, supporting children, currently completing a Psychology degree
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Beacon NeuroConnect CIC

Therapeutic and wellbeing support to neurodivergent families and families impacted by developmental trauma.

Organisation Name	Beacon NeuroConnect CIC
Website	(Updating website) currently www.beaconservices.org.uk
Phone Number	neuroconnect@beaconservices.org.uk
Email
Description of Service Provided	Therapeutic and wellbeing support to neurodivergent families and families impacted by developmental trauma.
Location of Your Services	England - South West
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Social Work England
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Certified Theraplay and Specialist Neurodivergent Psychotherapy training. Theraplay UK Supervisor in training. Team all have equivalent registrations, training and all DBS plus insured.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We are a neurodivergent lead team including multiple neurodivergent diagnoses and lived experience. The team include parents and carers to children and young people who are autistic including those with a diagnosed demand avoidant profile and occurring diagnoses/traits.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	We as a team have personal lived experience of navigating demand avoidance, caring for PDAers and adopting a way of life which navigates and celebrates this.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Training, keeping in touch with key advocates in the area of neurodiversity. Maintain CPD and link into neuroaffirming practice spaces.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

RG Independent Social Work Services

Independent Social Work Advice and Assessments- specialising in Neurodiversity, including PDA experienced.

Organisation Name	RG Independent Social Work Services
Website	www.rgsocialwork.co.uk
Phone Number	Email: rgisw@outlook.com
Email
Description of Service Provided	Independent Social Work Advice and Assessments- specialising in Neurodiversity, including PDA experienced.
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	Social Care Wales
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Qualified Social Worker with 25 years social care experience.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	I am autistic, I have an autistic son and I have worked with autistic children, young people and adults for 25
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	I work full time support ND individuals, and in particular, PDAers. I am also involved in PDA research and work amongst the ND Independent Network, for example with Libby Hill, Cathie Long.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	I am subject to registration training, meaning I must complete considerable training across the year, I also assist in research area relating to PDA and matters such as FII as well as link in on regular training with the independent network. I have accessed numerous training sessions with the PDA Society, Low Arousal trained with Studio 3 and the Clinical Excellence Network.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

Curious minds

Specialist autism assessments

Organisation Name	Curious minds
Website	Www.curiousminds.scot
Phone Number	Via website
Email
Description of Service Provided	Specialist autism assessments
Location of Your Services	Scotland
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	HCPC BMC RCSLT
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	Clinical Psychologist
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	no
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	no
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	We are a multi disciplinary team with many many years experience of nhs CAMHS work with young people with autism and pda profiles.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	As above, we have years of experience from working within nhs CAMHS teams.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Regular nhs and private cpd events as required by our professional bodies.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

James Harrison

I provide advice and guidance around managing eating disorders and demand avoidance, general support around understanding the individual in the context of having autism and being demand avoidant, support for…

Organisation Name	James Harrison
Website	JSHInsights.co.uk
Phone Number	Email
Email
Description of Service Provided	I provide advice and guidance around managing eating disorders and demand avoidance, general support around understanding the individual in the context of having autism and being demand avoidant, support for families in developing coping strategies and the individual in allowing them to be their authentic self
Location of Your Services	England - East Midlands, England - East of England, England - London, England - North East, England - North West, England - South East, England - South West, England - West Midlands, England - Yorkshire & Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Europe, Rest of the world
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website	yes
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?	yes
Regulatory Bodies this organisation is connected with	NMC
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do	I am a learning disability nurse with 19 years experience working with autism, much of this experience has been with people who are demand avoidant and for the last 5 years I have worked in specialist inpatient eating disorder services also where I have specialised in supporting autistic and demand avoidant individuals
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy	yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks	yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy	yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them	yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with	yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism	Just short of 20 years working directly with autistic individuals from HCA level to clinical nurse specialist level
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands	Over 5 years working directly with PDAers in the context of eating disorder services, have come into contact with them in other services also
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date	Research, connections on platforms such as LinkedIn, conferences
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences	yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement)	yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have:	yes

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Fighting for Real Support in North Lanarkshire for ASD and PDA Families (Facebook)

PDA Autonomous Parenting Support Group (Facebook)

PDA Professionals Group (Facebook Group)

East Midlands/Notts PDA Support Group (Facebook Group)

The Lighter Side of PDA (Facebook Group)

Adult PDA Support Network (Facebook Group)

Dumfries and Galloway PDA Support/Awareness Group (Facebook Page)

Scottish Highlands and Islands PDA Support Page (Facebook Group)

Scottish Borders and Northumberland PDA Support /Awareness Group (Facebook Group)

SEN Parent Support Group

Dr Natasha Holden – Clinical Psychologist and PDA Mum

PDA Devon.

South Bucks PDA Support Group

Pathological Demand Avoidance Parent/Carers Support Group, Sutton, Surrey

Care for You Coaching

Affirming Connections

PDA Talk

DH Psychology Ltd – Autism and ADHD assessments and support

Anna Horton Coaching

SENtutorDIRECT Ltd Magdalena Jedowska

The PDA Safe Circle with Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman

Kristy Forbes

Our PDA Kids

At Peace Parents

Pougher-Round Solicitors

Deborah Young Counselling Services

Kids

Danielle Aubin, LCSW

Space for Yew CIC

Raising A Wild Child

The Embodied Parent Coach

Schools Advice Service

Children’s Choice Therapy Service Ltd

Learn With SAT

The Weller Way

Speech Therapy Farnham

Dr Joanne Riordan Educational Psychologist (Dr Joanne Ltd.)

SENsational Tutors

Bright Heart Education

Koala

The Wildheart Foundation

Kate Rushbrooke Counsellor and Mentor

Laura Tarrant, Specialist Teacher and Education Consultant

Starjumpz

Autism Teaching Company

MindJam

Journeys With PDA

Paul Eggett Limited

Towan Therapies

Debbie Challinor Counselling and Psychotherapy

Lorna Woolley

Laura Tarrant Specialist Teaching and Education Consultancy

SENDSTATION Ltd

Talking SENse!

Debbi’s Doodles CIC

GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education

National Extension College

Naomi Fisher Psychology

Raw Learning Community

Underwing ltd/ PDA Italia

EdPsych4Kids – Hannah Morris

All Things Autism Ltd

Beacon NeuroConnect CIC

RG Independent Social Work Services

Curious minds

James Harrison

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