Autism and ADHD assessment and support
Dr Jocelyn Fleming
Clinical Psychologist
D.Clin. Psych, MSc, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCert
I've worked in private practice for the past 9 years, with special interests in trauma and neurodiversity. I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people and their families, and have particular expertise in PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance – or, ‘pervasive drive for autonomy’, as is a more accurate title), as well as non-demand avoidant presentations of autism and ADHD.
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After obtaining my undergraduate degree in Psychology, I started my NHS career in inpatient and residential adult mental health services. During my doctoral training, I moved towards child and adolescent mental health with specialist placements at Great Ormond Street Hospital, as well as placements in CAMHS community teams. I also had specialist placements in adult trauma services and conducted my doctoral research in forensic services looking at offence-related PTSD. Since qualifying in 2015, I have undertaken further training in EMDR.
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My core qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
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Relevant training
ADHD Childhood Evaluation Assessment (ACE)
ADHD Childhood Evaluation Assessment Plus (ACEplus),
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2)
EMDR (level 1 and 2)
PDA-specific approaches.