Dr. Srinivas Gada

24/08/2025

Demand Avoidance is a pre-disposition to resist doing something that is requested or expected. Demand Avoidance is a natural human trait that everyone of us has experienced and all of us display this to some degree in our day-to-day lives.

In this infographic, I have listed some of the strategies that can help reduce demand avoidance behaiour.

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28/06/2025

Warning Signs of ADHD in Children

ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental condition seen in children. It is often marked by higher-than-expected levels of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity for their age.
In this video, I’ve shared some key warning signs of ADHD that parents should look out for. Recognizing these early signs can make a big difference in how children are supported.

13/03/2025

🏆 Honoured to Receive the I Want Great Care Certificate of Excellence 2025!

I am truly humbled to be awarded this recognition for the fifth consecutive year in acknowledgment of consistently outstanding care. I Want Great Care is the world's largest independent patient experience platform, and this award is a testament to the trust and feedback shared by incredible parents.

A heartfelt thank you to every parent who takes the time to share their experiences. Your kind words and trust continue to inspire my commitment to providing the best possible care for children and their families.

📢 Press Release: Dr. Srinivas Gada has been awarded the I Want Great Care Certificate of Excellence 2025 Read more here 👉 https://www.drsrigada.co.uk/iwgc-press-release/

09/02/2025

If every request with your child feels like a battle, what’s really going on? Many neurodivergent children experience demand avoidance—not as defiance, but as a deep, overwhelming need for autonomy and control.
From anxiety to executive dysfunction, there’s often more beneath the surface than meets the eye. So how can you help?

This article breaks down why demand avoidance happens and shares practical strategies to ease anxiety, build trust, and encourage cooperation—without constant standoffs. Even small shifts can make a big difference. Read now for simple ways to make everyday life smoother for you and your child.

https://www.drsrigada.co.uk/demand-avoidance-and-10-strategies-to-address-avoidant-behaviours/

15/09/2024

https://www.drsrigada.co.uk/if-this-isnt-adhd-then-what-is-it-a-dozen-conditions-that-can-mimic-adhd/

Explore the conditions that can mimic ADHD and complicate its diagnosis. Dr. Srinivas Gada outlines a dozen alternative diagnoses, shedding light on the importance of accurate assessment for effective treatment. Learn more about these conditions and their symptoms.

15/09/2024

Understanding the Diagnosis of ADHD

Diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) involves a detailed evaluation, as there is no single, definitive test for the condition. This video explores the essential steps in the diagnostic process, including the exclusion of other possible causes for ADHD-like symptoms and the importance of clinical judgment in reaching a conclusion. Accurate diagnosis requires a comprehensive approach to ensure the best outcomes for individuals displaying ADHD symptoms.

02/09/2024

I was delighted to join a fantastic team of Scannappeal supporters to complete the 'William Baxter Memorial Hadrian Walk Challenge' and contributed to raising over £38,000 as a team, for Scannappeal, from this Marathon Challenge. Scannappeal is a lovely charity that raises funds to purchase life-saving and life-changing revolutionary medical equipment for Amersham, Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe and Community hospitals, which serve people living in Buckinghamshire and parts of Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire. They take great pride in fundraising to provide equipment for local NHS hospitals; equipment which the NHS budget alone would not be able to fund. The equipment they fund allows specialist departments to be enhanced, new services to be introduced and patients to be cared for close to home. Equipment purchased by Scannappeal now benefits 1 in 4 of the local population and is used every 10 minutes by patients living in Buckinghamshire and parts of the surrounding counties of Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.

13/04/2024

I felt privileged and humbled in equal measure, when the Editorial Team at the British Association of Community Child Health (BACCH) approached me in Jan 2024, to interview me for the ''Spotlight On'' section of the Spring Quarterly Newsletter. I feel very grateful, and I would like to thank the BACCH committee for this opportunity. I am delighted to share the extract of this interview that appeared in the March 2024 BACCH journal, here with you.

02/04/2024

I am humbled and honored to share that, I have received another 'Certificate of Excellence', marking the 4th consecutive year of recognition for consistently outstanding patient feedback on iWantGreatCare .

20/03/2024

In this video, I have also listed ten simple strategies to enable you to start tackling your child’s problem behaviour.

22/02/2024

Building resilience is a lifelong journey, not an inherited trait. It’s about reaching out for help if needed. It’s about learning how to ride out the bad days and celebrating the good ones. The truth is, no matter how much money or power one has, no one can insulate their child from pain, or the challenges life will inevitably throw their way. But if we can build resilience in our children, we can empower them to navigate these challenges with confidence and strength, help them bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in the face of adversity.

11/01/2024

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. And if there is no struggle, there is no progress. So, building resilience in children with neurodiversity is not easy but is very much attainable.

In this article, I’ve shared some simple, easy-to-implement, and both evidence-backed and experience-backed strategies to build resilience in neurodiverse children, who often face more challenges than neurotypical children. To name a few, these challenges can include difficulties with sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and both physical and mental health. Thanks to some of these strategies and many others that I have shared in my previous articles, my daughter who couldn’t speak till aged 5, is on path to soon becoming a qualified medical doctor.

https://www.drsrigada.co.uk/how-to-build-resilience-in-neurodiverse-children/

Discover evidence-backed strategies to foster resilience in neurodiverse children. Learn how to empower your child to navigate challenges with confidence and strength.