Partnering for Better Neurodivergent Pathways
Kimberley Ashwin brings her expertise as an Autism Consultant Nurse, PDA specialist, and thought leader in neurodivergence into collaborative partnerships with organisations across the UK.
Through her associate work, Kimberley strengthens assessment pathways for autism and ADHD, ensuring services are clinically robust, emotionally intelligent, and aligned with lived experience.
What Kimberley Offers
Capacity Building for Organisations
Working alongside services to refine assessment protocols, improve accessibility, and embed best practice.
Specialist Input into Assessments
Supporting multidisciplinary teams with autism and ADHD assessments, ensuring nuanced understanding of complex presentations.
Training & Mentorship
Equipping clinicians, educators, and support staff with practical tools and confidence to deliver neurodivergent-informed care
Strategic Collaboration
Partnering with organisations to co-create pathways that balance clinical rigour with compassion and family-centred approaches.
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is one of the most complex and often misunderstood profiles within the autism spectrum. Many organisations struggle to recognise and respond effectively to PDA presentations, which can lead to missed needs and fractured support.
Kimberley Ashwin is recognised as a PDA-informed clinician and thought leader. She brings clarity, compassion, and practical strategies to services seeking specialist input.
How Kimberley Supports Organisations with PDA
Assessment Expertise: Contributing PDA-informed insights to autism and ADHD assessments, ensuring nuanced understanding of demand-avoidant profiles.
Training & Guidance: Equipping teams with the knowledge and confidence to identify PDA traits and adapt approaches.
Family-Centred Strategies: Helping services embed emotionally intelligent, collaborative practices that empower families and reduce conflict.
Service Development: Advising on pathways that integrate PDA awareness into broader neurodevelopmental frameworks.
Need a PDA Specialist?
Working Together
Kimberley’s associate work is flexible and tailored to organisational needs. Whether you require short-term input into assessments, long-term collaboration on service development, or training for your teams, Kimberley offers a partnership that enhances outcomes and builds trust with the communities you serve.
If your organisation is seeking specialist support in autism and ADHD assessments, Kimberley welcomes the opportunity to collaborate.