Supporting your child with PDA in education
Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA as it is more commonly known, is a neurological condition. Currently, most professionals work alongside the premise that if a
We specialise in helping children and young adults with:
ASC (autism), anxiety, PDA, ADD/ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, trauma and other Special Education Needs (SEN) & Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)
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Tutors working with children with anxiety aim to boost the child’s confidence, self-worth and self-esteem so they fully excel.
Tutors working with autistic children have knowledge and understanding of ASC/ autism strategies that aim to support all areas of the child’s development
Tutors working with children with dyslexia have the skills and experience which aim to improve reading, writing and spelling skills as well as associated needs such as processing and working memory difficulties.
Tutors working with children with ADHD and/or ADD have knowledge and experience with strategies that help children with ADHD/ ADD focus and access learning.
Tutors working with children with working memory and/or processing difficulties have the skills to help children retain and understand information and ideas.
Tutors working with children with behavioural needs and/or demand avoidance/ PDA understand the importance of developing a positive working relationship.
“From my first contact I knew that they were committed to making sure that parents are matched to a specialist SEN tutor who will work holistically to unlock your child’s potential.”
Sarah, London
We provide a matching service to who we consider to be some of the best private SEN tutors in the UK.
The SEN tutors have a variety of specialist SEND skills, training and experience to unlock and fulfil your child’s potential.
• Boosting academic performance in English (including reading, writing and phonics), Maths, Science and other subjects;
• Building confidence and self-esteem;
• Social skills and friendship development;
• Behaviour and emotional-regulation support;
• Developing executive functions, study-skills and organisation-skills support;
• Enhancing independence;
• Communication, speech and language development;
• Homework.
You can search the platform of SEN specialist tutors who have specialist training, skills and experience, and the personality to
unlock and fulfil your child’s potential. This includes:
Ayanna has a unique passion, knowledge and understanding for supporting children with special educational needs, including those who have ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, developmental coordination disorder (previously dyspraxia) and those on the autism spectrum.
Experienced SEN teacher with QTS and OCR level 5 diploma in an SpLD (Dyslexia), and qualified visual stress assessor. Has worked in the Special Educational Needs sector for 12 years specialising in Dyslexia, ADHD, ASC (autism), ADD, EAL, Dysgraphia, GDD, PDA, dyspraxia, working memory, processing difficulties, Speech and language needs, SEMH needs.
Qualified Primary School teacher and Level 3 Forest School Leader. Reception SEN Hub and Key Stage 1 class teacher, working with children presenting with a wide range of special educational needs, including those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders, Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Global Developmental Delay as well as speech, language and communication difficulties including Selective Mutism.
8 years experience working as a teacher within a SEN school, recently leading a satellite class. Taught a range of ages, mostly aged between EYFS and KS1. Specialisms: pupils with ASD, PDA, behavioural needs, communication/ language needs, and ADHD, but have also a large amount of experience with GDD and downs syndrome.
The difference we can make can be profound, but don’t just take our word for it. Watch a testimonial video from a
parent who may be have been in a similar situation to you, to see how we have helped their child to overcome learning
barriers, boost confidence and unlock their full potential.
“Game changer for us. This was money well spent; high level of professionalism and expertise. Linda helped our daughter immensely and set us on the right course to meet our daughter’s unique needs. Linda not only reassured us our daughter has the capacity to learn, but she also drew upon her in depth experience to give us the tools necessary. Our daughter responded very well to Linda and we couldn’t be more satisfied with Linda, Joanna, and SENsational tutors.”
Marlo, K’s mother, Wimbledon
“Game changer for us. This was money well spent; high level of professionalism and expertise. Linda helped our daughter immensely and set us on the right course to meet our daughter’s unique needs. Linda not only reassured us our daughter has the capacity to learn, but she also drew upon her in depth experience to give us the tools necessary. Our daughter responded very well to Linda and we couldn’t be more satisfied with Linda, Joanna, and SENsational tutors.”
Marlo, K’s mother, Wimbledon
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SENsational private tutors specialise in assisting children with Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia and other Special Education Needs (SEN).
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