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Our Easter Adventure at London Zoo

A SEND-Friendly Day Out That Felt Truly Inclusive We were generously gifted a visit to London Zoo’s Easter event, and what unfolded was more than just a day out – it was a long-awaited moment of connection, learning and joy. For our neurodivergent family, planning accessible family activities in London can be complex. The noise,…

Free Autism Awareness Conference in Nuneaton: Register Now!

A workshop at the Together with Autism Conference in Nuneaton next week invites local residents to engage with talks and activities on autism, organized by Act for Autism. The free event offers workshops, information stalls, and refreshments. Participants can choose sessions, including one focused on supporting children with extreme anxiety.

Upcoming SEND Law Webinar: Expert Insights from Eleanor Dyde

The recent PDA Parenting webinar was a success, with positive feedback and high attendance. Collaborators shared valuable insights, leading to plans for a repeat session due to demand. Next month’s webinar will focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities law, featuring expert Eleanor Dyde, who will provide essential information and a Q&A session.

  • An Invite to our Book Launch

    An Invite to our Book Launch

    It’s been such a long wait but we can finally announce our publication date for Black Rainbow is this coming Friday 16th of August and we have lots of exciting plans ahead!

  • Black Rainbow

    Black Rainbow

    We can finally announce that you can now PRE-ORDER the book before the launch date and there is a chance that those orders might just arrive ahead of time!

  • Black Rainbow – Book Launch

    Black Rainbow – Book Launch

    It’s been such a long wait but we can finally announce our publication date for Black Rainbow!

  • PDA and Supportive Accommodations

    PDA and Supportive Accommodations

    I’m not going to write all the details as it’s too personal right still, but we have hit a bit of a blip in our home education journey and it has left me questioning…

  • Black Rainbow

    Black Rainbow

    Oh my goodness I think I might be just about ready to launch 𝐁π₯𝐚𝐜𝐀 π‘πšπ’π§π›π¨π° within the next six weeks and I couldn’t be any more nervous!

  • PDA in the Family: Life After the Lightbulb Moment

    PDA in the Family: Life After the Lightbulb Moment

    I have finally had a chance to read PDA in the Family – by my wonderful friend Steph Curtis – and I am excited to finally review it on my blog.

  • PDA Space Summit 2024

    PDA Space Summit 2024

    26th – 28th of April FREE The 5th PDA Space Summit is returning on Friday 26th of April and I couldn’t be any more excited! For those new to the summit it is a…

  • Parental blame and the PDA profile of autism

    Parental blame and the PDA profile of autism

    In April 2022, I got together with Alice Running (author of Helping Your Child with PDA Live a Happier Life) to work on a very important issue. Our research into β€˜parental blame and the…

  • Good news amongst the silence!

    Good news amongst the silence!

    I have been vacant on this page for quite some time (what with the current situation of having three children out of school) finding the time to achieve personal goals seems to have gone…

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