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Alternative Provision for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

4,324 providers below have indicated they support learners with pathological demand avoidance (pda). Narrow further by location, age, delivery format or qualification. Confirm a provider's specific experience directly before relying on any listing.

Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,324 providers on AP Directory.

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4,304 listed organisations · 4245 local · 79 online or UK-wide

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4,304 providers match your search

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Aidenswood School

Other independent special school in Cheshire East

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Congleton, Cheshire· Ages 11–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Farney Close School

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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Haywards Heath, West Sussex· Ages 9–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Philpots Manor School

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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West Hoathly, West Sussex· Ages 7–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Central Education Ltd

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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Haywards Heath, West Sussex· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Oak Grove College

Community special school in West Sussex

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Worthing, West Sussex· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Manor Green Primary School

Community special school in West Sussex

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Crawley, West Sussex· Ages 2–11· Contact provider

Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Fordwater School, Chichester

Community special school in West Sussex

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Chichester, West Sussex· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Special schoolMental health difficultiesAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Appleford School

Other independent special school in Wiltshire

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Salisbury, Wiltshire· Ages 7–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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On Track Education Mildenhall

Other independent special school in Suffolk

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Mildenhall, Suffolk· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Observatory School

Community special school in Wirral

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Prenton, Merseyside· Ages 7–16· Contact provider

Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Oakwood Community School

Other independent special school in Leicestershire

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Leicestershire, Leicestershire· Ages 5–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Learn 4 Life School

Other independent special school in St. Helens

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Skelmersdale, Lancashire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)TraumaComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Southfield School

Community special school in Hertfordshire

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Hatfield, Hertfordshire· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Special schoolAutism / ASCADHDSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Appletree School

Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness

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Kendal, Cumbria· Ages 6–12· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Limes School

Other independent special school in Tameside

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Preston, Lancashire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Sandfield Park School

Community special school in Liverpool

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Liverpool, Merseyside· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special schoolmedicalMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Options Trent Acres School

Other independent special school in Staffordshire

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Burton on Trent, Staffordshire· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Newbury Manor School

Other independent special school in Somerset

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Frome, Somerset· Ages 6–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Shires

Other independent special school in Rutland

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Rutland, Rutland· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Mill Green School

Community special school in St. Helens

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St Helens, Merseyside· Ages 14–19· Contact provider

Special schoolAutism / ASCEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidancesensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Related needs

SEND (general)Autism / ASC ADHD Social communication needs Sensory needs Speech and language needs Complex needs Students with EHCPs

Frequently asked questions

What does "supports Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)" mean on this directory?: It means the provider has told us this is among the needs they have experience supporting. It is not an independent clinical assessment of their capability.
Can I combine this with a location search?: Yes — use search filters to add a location, age range, delivery format or qualification alongside this need, or browse Alternative Provision by location.
Does every listed provider specialise only in this need?: No. Many providers support several needs. Use the provider profile and your own due diligence to confirm fit for an individual learner.

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