Submitted on Friday 27th January 2017
Rejected on Monday 6th February 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Make pathological demand avoidance, a form of autism. Recognised nationwide
Children like my eldest son who have been diagnosed with Pda, which is a recognised form of autism by the NAS, it is a daily struggle, anxiety led behavioural problems.
It is not fully recognised through the NHS so no support available for education, or family.
My son has been seen by 7 doctors at CAMHS and Art therapist. Over 10 years we finally received a diagnosis of pda 2 years ago by a Doctor who has since left.
I am left with no other supporting, professional at Camhs, as nhs trust do not believe in pda being a form of autism.
More information on pda can be found on NAS, PDA Society, Elizabeth Newson Clinic.
I will be meeting with our local mp Ben Gummer in the next couple of weeks. Please support us to get Joey and others the support!
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The UK Government or Parliament are not responsible for recognising or classifying disorders and health-related problems. The World Health Organisation or the American Psychiatric Association are responsible for recognising pathological demand avoidance as a distinct health issue.
You could start a new petition asking the UK Government or Parliament to fund more research into pathological demand avoidance. You could also start a new petition asking the UK Government or Parliament to provide more funding so that children like Joey can access more support.
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