Ensure PDA is recognised, diagnosed & treated/educated nationally

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What the petition asks

Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) was first described in the 1980s by Elizabeth Newson. It is an Autism Spectrum Disorder. However it has similarities to ADHD, ODD, ADD & Attachment Disorder and is often misdiagnosed. This causes delays in providing appropriate education & support.

We need to ensure a national understanding amongst teaching social and health care professionals to ensure families already under considerable strain get access to the right support in a suitable time frame. This is especially important in ensuring the right educational interventions to ensure children can continue to learn and integrate with society

To find out more about PDA please look online at:
http://www.thepdaresource.com
http://www.pdasociety.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/pda

Timeline

10 Apr 2016	Petition opened for signatures
10 Oct 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,451

Status Closed

Opened 10 Apr 2016

Closed 10 Oct 2016

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