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Specialises in

• Child mental health

• Community child health

• Paediatric neurodisability

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Sri Gada is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Neurodisability, with over 25 years of NHS and independent practice experience.

He previously worked as a Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2005�2019) and as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford (2007�2023). During his NHS career, he held senior leadership roles including Consultant Appraiser, Clinical Governance Lead, and Educational and Clinical Supervisor.

Dr Gada specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people. His areas of expertise include:

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3. Developmental Delay and Global Developmental Delay
4. Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder
5. Cerebral Palsy and complex neurodisability
6. Speech and Language Difficulties
7. Learning Disabilities and educational difficulties
8. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

He provides comprehensive, evidence-based assessments, with clear diagnostic formulations and practical, individualised recommendations for families, schools, and other professionals.

Clinical Approach:

Dr Gada adopts a holistic, child- and family-centred approach, recognising that each child's developmental profile is unique. His assessments are:

Thorough and structured, drawing on best clinical practice
Collaborative, involving parents, schools, and therapists where appropriate
Strengths-based, focusing not only on difficulties but also on the child's abilities
Practical and outcome-focused, ensuring families leave with clear next steps

His aim is to provide clarity, reassurance, and actionable guidance to support each child's development and wellbeing.

Training and Background:

Dr Gada trained in paediatrics and paediatric intensive care at leading centres including Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Royal London Hospital. Following personal family experience of childhood disability, he developed a specialist interest in neurodisability and undertook further training in Community Child Health and Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics at the Royal Free Hospital, London. He undertook Diploma studies in Paediatric Neurodisability from Sheffield.

Academic and Educational Contributions:

Dr Gada has a strong track record in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate clinicians in child development and neurodisability, both in the UK and internationally.

He is the editor of:

- Oxford Specialist Handbook of Community Paediatrics (2012), and
- Oxford Handbook of Neurodisability and Community Child Health (2022)

These are widely used by clinicians and trainees in the UK and internationally.


Families can expect:

A comprehensive and unhurried assessment process
Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon
A detailed report with practical recommendations
Guidance for home, school, and everyday functioning

Areas of interest

Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder/Coordination Difficulties)
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Delay/Global Delay
Speech/Language Delay,
Motor Delay
Emotional & Behavioural Disorders
Children with educational difficulties/Dyslexia,
Children with Special Educational Needs

Medical secretaries

• Medserv
• Medserv Rockwood House 9-17 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath RH16 3TW
• 020 4540 0555
• drgada@theclinic.co.uk