Specialist in Assessments for children with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Developmental Delay, Learning Difficulties and more.
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About Dr. Gada
Dr. Srinivas (Sri) Gada has had a distinguished service in the NHS for 25 years. He has worked as a Consultant Neurodisability Paediatrician at Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT for nearly 14 years. Sri has continued to work at the University of Oxford as a Senior Hon Clinical Lecturer in Paediatrics.
Sri is the Editor of Oxford Handbook of Community Paediatrics, published by Oxford University Press and is sold worldwide. He has been awarded Clinical Excellence Awards for delivering innovative services in the field of Child Disability and Child Development.
Sri has served in the NHS in various roles such as Lead for Clinical Governance, Lead for Oxford Down Syndrome Service, Lead for West Oxfordshire Child Development Team, Course Director, Educational Supervisor, as a Consultant Appraiser and more. Sri has delivered care to over 20,000 children with complex needs, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. His work has been covered by BBC Radio, ITV, and Oxford Mail.
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Saw Dr Gada for an ASD assessment for my 13 year old daughter. From booking to the appointment the service was amazing.During the appointment Dr Gada put us both at ease, he has an incredible way of communicating with young people and seeing past the masking. He was very reassuring and explained everything in way we understood and gave us a lot of opportunities to ask questions.I would highly recommended Dr Gada to everyone, a truly amazing, caring man,
I had an appointment with Dr Gada and upon arrival he was very friendly, polite and as he had read through all of the assessments that we submitted he knew a lot about us which added the personal touch as it broke the ice and felt as if we were talking with someone who knew us.Dr Gada took his time with my son who is 6 years old and made him feel comfortable and safe. He went above and beyond and did extra assessments whilst we were there as he had noticed some other things were going on that could be contributing or additional factors to what we had initially gone to see him for, as he wanted to give us a thorough evaluation which we were very grateful for, as we can now move forward with this extra information and work towards helping our son. We will take his advice on board and read through all of the information he has given us. Dr Gada also attached a lot of links with different resources that we can access and go back to when we need to.
We visited Dr Gada last week for a full assessment for my son in Oxford. Dr Gada was brilliant, he immediately put my son at ease. He was very thorough throughout the appointment explaining to us as he went. Looking forward to receiving our diagnosis letter and management plan, if the appointment was anything to go by I can imagine it will also be very detailed, including a lot of information to help my son.We would highly recommend Dr Gada, (and have passed on his details to two other mums at my sons school) thank you for everything!
Dr Gada had been recommended to us and now we understand why. He has an excellent manner, putting us at ease from the outset. He had clearly prepared for my sons assessment beforehand, as the appointment progressed it felt like he knew our son well. The appointment was not rushed in any way, we had plenty of opportunities to ask questions. We gained so much that had been missing from our understanding and I will be forever grateful to Dr Gada for the positive experience and sharing his expertise with us.
Dr Gada was very engaging from the moment my daughter and I met him and she developed a good rapport with him. He put us at ease immediately. He was friendly, calm and responsive with my daughter. He made the experience very interesting and enjoyable. He was very professional, empathetic and informative throughout. It was a thoroughly positive experience. I would highly recommend Dr Gada as a very child-orientated and child-friendly Paediatrician.
Amazing consultant. My son thought he was extremely funny and wants to go back again! He spent so much time talking to us and our son, he had read all of the forms and as well familiarised with answers from us and teachers. After the assessment he spoke to us with his initial thoughts and summarised our son exactly. It was like a breath of fresh air.
I was given Dr.Gada’s details by a friend who had used his services for her own sons diagnosis. I couldn’t have asked for more. He was so thorough but without it feeling invasive at any point. The way he interacted with my son and understood him so clearly made what I thought was going to be a potentially stressful/high anxiety driven process feel easy on both my son and myself. Dr.Gada went through his assessment/diagnosis on the day but then has since sent his detailed report within 3 working days. It is such a comprehensive report that I know it will be life changing for my son and I will absolutely be following his recommendations as I’m confident that these will have a massive impact on my sons quality of life and in turn the whole family. I can’t thank him enough.
Attended assessment for my son back in June this year in Oxford. Dr Garda was great with my son, professional and patient at all times. Detailed report came back quickly, after care is great, answered any and all questions I had even weeks after assessment.Would highly recommend.
Very thorough assessment, the process was explained to myself in detail.Great amount of time given to understand my child. Very happy and would highly recommend
Cannot recommend Dr Gada enough! We visited last Tuesday with our 6 year old son at his Reading Clinic!Everything was so welcoming, calm, kind and friendly right from the second we walked through the door!He’s really helped us to understand my sons diagnosis’ and giving his recommendations which we absolutely will be following, everything was incredibly informative and slight ful.. and he honestly makes sure you’re not leaving without understanding what he’s said, diagnosed, or explained!Would 1000% been using again in the future should I ever need to!
Our 11 year old son was assessed for ASC and ADHD in Dr Gada’s clinic. Dr Gada greeted us all by name, and it was very clear from his knowledge of our son, that a lot of work had been completed before meeting us. The assessment turned out to be quite fun, and incredibly thorough. Dr Gada was very kind, attentive, and so knowledgeable in his field. We were given a diagnosis at the end of the appointment, and lots of time to discuss any concerns and questions. We received our incredibly detailed written report, just 1 week after our appointment. Dr Gada came recommended by a friend. I too, fully recommend Dr Gada and the service that he offers.
Dr Gada was amazing with my 6yr old son. He fully engaged with him. He was able to completely assess and diagnosis my son with in 2 hours. He was able to see things that no other doctor had picked up on. Thank you so much. I cannot recommend your services enough
We visited Dr Gada in June 2023, the preparation for the appointment was very thorough. I highly recommend watching the videos of what will happen and when, they were very helpful.Dr Gada was very methodical and assessed my 10 year old daughter through play, scenarios and questions, though intense, it was in a relaxed setting. He examined her physically thoroughly.He went though the ASD scoring in detail and explained at length clearly and slowly what the soring meant and why he was going to diagnose my daughter.Dr Gada understood my daughter completely, he understood her challenges and frustration and anxiety. It was a huge relief to meet someone who acknowledged my daughter, her strengthens and difficulties, whilst making us feel at ease.I also would recommend the video Dr Gada has created, about being persistent and polite parents in dealing with SENco at school. His words have helped in difficult and challenging meetings which can be frustrating.My daughter was worried and anxious before the appointment but Dr Gada put her completely at ease.
Dr Gada was kind and great with my son. He took time to explain both the process and diagnosis clearly to me. The report I received arrived promptly and was informative with plenty of signposting to resources that were relevant and helpful. I have recommended Dr Gada to several friends already
Dr Gada is an excellent doctor who really saw my son and we felt his observations and subsequent diagnosis were very accurate. He gave lots of helpful advice and I am very happy we chose him to assess my son. The report came very quickly after the assessment. We were very happy and would highly recommend him.
Dr Gada was amazing with our 4yr old daughter. He fully engaged with her. He knew her likes and dislikes before we attended the appointment. He was able to completely assess and diagnosis my daughter in 2 hours. He was able to see through her masking where others had not seen an issue. Thank you so much. I cannot recommend your services enough.
As soon as we walked into the room Dr Gada put our son at ease by immediately engaging with him in a fun and playful way. All the while he was closely assessing him, highlighting things that even we hadn't noticed ourselves. Dr Gada has a very kind and patient manner, and was thoughtful at every stage of the assessment. We were given an immediate diagnosis, followed by a full report that detailed all of Dr Gada's findings, plus a comprehensive list of guidance on what to do next to help ensure our son can meet his fullest potential.
We had an appointment with Dr Gada with our 9 year old son. He was fantastic at talking to children and created a calm and relaxing environment. Dr Gada's preparation was amazing and he knew all the information we had submitted prior to the appointment. His examination was thorough but also fun for a 9 year old which put him at ease. His conversation with us as parents was very informative and his conclusions to the examination and diagnosis made complete sense. He took time to explain his findings and gave us advice about what to do next. We have already recommended Dr Gada to a couple of friends who have similar concerns about their children.
I visited Dr Gada in December 2022 with my 15 year old daughter. He made us feel so at ease as soon as we entered the room by cracking jokes and talking to my daughter in an age appropriate way. He made my daughter feel valued, listened to, and clearly has a wealth of experience in the field.He paid close attention to her responses, he spoke to us together and individually so I had a chance to voice any concerns.The appointment was followed up with a thorough report, which is helpful to have to highlight to school the support needed.I would recommend Dr Gada. He has a very calm and pleasant demeanour and made the whole experience less daunting than expected.
We saw Dr Gada at the Reading clinic. A comfortable environment for the assessment.Dr Gada was very friendly and welcoming. Engaged with my daughter well and made the assessment seem like fun for her. Good techniques used to determine how to interact with her and also picked up on when she required a break.He made myself and my daughter feel at ease and understood where our concerns are.Dr Gada summarised the details of the assessment well at the end of the appointment and was able to provide clear recommendations.A very high standard of service and clearly very experienced in various conditions and as a paediatrician.Thank you for giving such a good experience and providing us with an excellent service!
Dr. Gada provided a very comprehensive assessment of our 6-year-old son and has given us a great platform to support his future education.
Dr Gada is brilliant. He genuinely cares and wants what's best for the child. We traveled from Derby to see him but was worth it. Nothing was rushed, and was clearly explained.
My son and I met Dr gada last month in hes Oxford clinic , he was professional and patient with my son through out the assessment 🙂 thank you so much for your help and support 🙏🤗
This is the second time we've used Dr Gada, this time with our 5year old son. From the moment we arrived until we left Dr Gada was amazing. He instantly put us at ease and more importantly was able to get our son to interact and complete the full assessment, he doesnt do well with strangers. After the assessment he sat us down and explained everything to us and answered all our questions and concerns about where we went next. I am so glad we were able to get our sons assessment done with Dr Gada and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an asd/adhd assessment.
My daughter saw Dr Gada at his Oxford clinic. He put her at ease incredibly quickly given she doesn't like talking and interacting with people. Dr Gada was able to recall information we provided in the form and questionnaires we answered in advance about her likes, dislikes and hobbies to open the conversation with her.Dr Gada was thorough in his testing, interactions and physical examination of my daughter. He ensured we had plenty of time to discuss his diagnosis and answer any questions we had. The report was delivered quickly and was very comprehensive, the management plan recommended by Dr Gada was very helpful and will enable us and the school to provide the support she needs.The overall experience from initial booking through to the final report was extremely positive and well supported by Dr Gada and his team.A 5 star service and I would like to thank Dr Gada for the support and guidance he has been able to provide to me and my family.
We visited Dr Gada at his Reading Clinic for our 10 year old sons neuro-diversity assessment.At each stage we were impressed by the professionalism shown, from making contact, to the assessment and diagnosis itself, to the follow up and the fully extensive report received just days after the assessment, we couldn't fault the service we received. Each of us were comforted by Sri's manner but most importantly he immediately helped our son to feel so comfortable and at ease after feeling so nervous prior to the assessment. Teddy commented on this and whilst it was an emotional meeting and outcome, he left there feeling like he has a super power. Quite honestly I was in awe of his calmness and immediate connection and understanding of not only to Teddy but to us as a family. We still have a mountain to climb but the diagnosis and recommendation report provided by Dr Gada has very much given us a check list of tools needed for the journey ahead. I fully recommend his service, worth every single penny.
Dr Gada was amazing with my daughter he saw through the incredible mask she has carried for years he made her feel comfortable and discussed everything with her and us I would 100% recommend
We had the pleasure of meeting Dr Gada this week for an ADHD assessment for our 6 year old son, we have been very much looking forward to this day and what can I say, we weren't disappointed. He was absolutely amazing with our son, lovely caring manner which put us all at ease. The assessment was very thorough and done with professionalism and kindness. We came away with a diagnosis and the stepping stones to be able to understand what we are dealing with and to provide the best for our son's future.Thank you Dr Gada.If anyone is considering looking into a private assessment, Dr Gada is definitley the person to see.
Our 10 year old son had a private neurodevelopmental assessment with Dr Gada. Unfortunately the NHS has not been there for our child.We are extremely thankful to Dr Gada. He assessed our son during a lengthy appointment alongside the questionnaires and documentation supplied. Dr Gada was kind, gentle and professional and put our son at ease.We are so glad that we did this in time for our son heading to secondary school in September.We now have diagnoses for him and can move forward with both knowing how to help him and as well as getting him the support he needs from others now we have Dr Gada's comprehensive report including recommendations and resources. The report came through to us only a week after the appointment and we have been able to share this with his school.Thank you very much.
Was very informative and felt at ease throughout. Assessment was thorough and we came away with a full understanding of diagnosis.
We took our daughter to see Dr Gada recently. His manner with her was excellent and he made her feel very relaxed. He was able to keep her attention for an hour to assess her (which is no easy task). He explained her diagnosis clearly and advised us on various aspects of support and information to access. It was a very positive experience and I would highly recommend him.
Dr Srinivas Gada has been a huge help for us as a family. Our son has had a thorough assessment which has highlighted all of his difficulties, and Dr Gada has given us the diagnosis, support and guidance that we’ve been desperately needing. Would highly recommend.
I cannot thank Dr Gada enough for his incredible service. He was so fantastic with my son and gave precise and honest feedback, answering any questions and queries I had. It did not feel rushed and he made my son, my husband and I all feel comfortable straight away. His feedback was just absolutely amazing and so so helpful. He has helped my son and my family with his knowledge and understanding more than I thought possible. Thank you Dr Gada
Dr Gada was very thorough, calm & friendly. It’s never going to be a nice experience having your son assessed under these circumstances but Dr Gada treated us all with respect and explained everything in so much detail. We didn’t feel rushed. He knew our family like the back of his hand and we never had to correct him on anything, this shows dedication to each ‘case’ and his report was with us a week later. What an excellent service, We are so pleased we found Dr Gada and would recommend him and his services to any parent needing help and support.
Dr Gada, is utterly brilliant, we cannot thank him enough from the bottom of our hearts the help and support he has provided to our daughters.Dr Gada has a magnificently kind approach and a wonderful way of connecting and with both adults bit more importantly our children.Within each consultation we have felt listened to, valued and supported and the help and guidance following these appointment has been outstanding, clear and concise in a world that as parents can feel so daunting.Thank you, are 2 words which seem so tiny compared to the help and support provided to our girls, but they are so sincerely meant.I would have no concerns or doubt in recommending Dr Gada to other parents and young children who need and would welcome this kind of support.
After being recommended Dr Gada by a friends, several people on social network, and Jodie Smitten. We were confident that he would work well with our son.His assessment was very in depth and how he works with children is amazing. He was patient and did everything he could to make my son feelComfortable.The whole process was incredible to watch.Now my son has his diagnosis all thanks to Dr Gada and received the diagnosis n the same day too. He was worth every penny and I’ll carry on recommending him to others.
Sri was extremely helpful and thorough. After waiting for 2 and a half years with another year to wait on the NHS we can now get our daughter the help she needs and deserves. He has provided lots of help and links going forward as well as tips to help our daughter.
Dr Gada is a warm, empathetic, knowledgeable and highly skilled clinician. He gave out 11 year old daughter his full attention, and his assessment and explanation were thorough. His report was comprehensive and he gave recommendations of resources about autism for us and the school to help our daughter with her difficulties. I highly recommend him.
Dr Gada assessed our son for autism. He seemed to understand him very well, he was precise and direct with expelling his diagnosis to us which was really helpful. He had clearly read and understood about 30 pages of information on our son before the assessment and we received a very detailed clinical report with management strategies which were really helpful.
I was worried that due to my son not communicating very well that an assessment wouldn't be able to be completed fully but I was amazed at how Dr Gada managed to not only complete a full ASD assessment on my 4 year old son he also managed to get a few words out of my son during the assessment which never happens with strangers!Dr Gada is amazing with children, I am so pleased I had my son seen by him as now we have his diagnosis quickly instead of waiting years on an NHS list so my son will now get the help he needs sooner.I highly recommend Dr Gada to anyone thinking about going private.
Dr Gada was recommended to me by my daughter's behavioural specialist for an ASD assessment and I had heard wonderful things about him. From the moment we met him I could tell that he was going to live up to the expectations and I was not disappointed. He was calm, reassuring, and, though my daughter struggles with meeting new people, I could tell she felt at ease with him.The whole process was fascinating to watch and I felt very privileged to see him work. I thought I knew everything about my daughter but it was incredibly enlightening to see how she responded to the tasks and questions. Dr Gada explained everything fully and picked up on so much. One of my fears about the appointment was that her traits would remain masked as she has learnt how to hide them well, but the way in which he presented things meant that they were actually very clear to see.I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Gada to anyone and will also be looking to use his services again myself in the future with my youngest daughter too as I was so impressed. He is kind, respectful, thorough, attuned to the needs of the children he works with, informative, and clearly dedicated to his work. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to be seen by him. Thank you so much for your time and for giving my daughter the empowerment to be the incredible human that she is.
We visited Dr Gada at the start of February, straight away we felt comfortable and relaxed with his friendly manner. He was very good with our son and explaining everything to us in detail. Also the report we got after was brilliant, with his diagnosis and all the steps that would help him going forward. Now we are much happier and are able to understand our son a lot more and getting him the support he needs.
After spending 7 years fighting with the NHS and getting no where we decided that we needed to look somewhere else. The reviews on websites like this really helped. From the moment I emailed the secretary she was really helpful and I already knew I was doing the correct thing. They were helpful on the fact my son is a masker, Dr Gada suggested that Jodie Smitten should see him for an observation. This was very helpful and we Jodie got a great report of my son. The forms I received to fill in were very useful I had so much information that would be impossible to talk about it all in one appointment, my son also does not like me talking about his problems so it was great that most was wrote down. On the day my son was nervous and his anxiety was really affected on the way, but when Dr Gada called us in and started to talk to my son I could see him let his barrier down. Dr Gada in the appointment was fantastic, he managed to capture everything about my son that we see at home, he engaged with my son and only occasionally needed to discuss a few things with me, it put my son at ease because I did not have to go into detail about him. Dr Gada had read all my information before the appointment I could tell. At the end Dr Gada spoke with me about what my sons diagnosis was, he also discussed other diagnosis that should be looked into. I did get emotional after 7 years of fighting it was a relief to have confirmation. I received the very detailed report within a few days. I would tell anyone that has a child that masks and does not show it in a 45min NHS appointment that it is the best thing I have ever spent money on. My son now has answers and his school have put things in place for him. Thank you so much Dr Gada
I would 100% recommend Doctor Gada. He is so professional and knowledgeable and thorough in his dealings with you. He listens and fully understands your concerns and answers all your questions. His report and management plan was very detailed and gave us clear support and guidance and a clear way forward. His website and information he provides to you both before, during and after the appointment is brilliant and very informative. He thoroughly understood our daughter and I cannot thank him enough for all his help. We finally feel like we can move forward after months of uncertainty.
For a while , we have been looking for a good doctor who can give us an direct answer about our son’s situation who has autism and then we found Dr Gada!Dr Gada takes his time in explaining every detail and makes you feel comfortable! we went all the way to Oxford and I can assure that it’s worthy. Dr Gada is amazing. He is very professional , patient, an excellent!I highly recommend this great Dr.Gada
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