PDA Parenting Blog
Insights, stories, strategies, and honest reflections from parenting with PDA, autism, EBSA, and neurodivergence. Start with recent writing — or dig into the full archives below.
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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.
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A huge thank you!
So, we kind of made it to the finals of two BAPS awards, eek! 😱 For those of you new to this abbreviation (and it might be conjuring up some strange image of other…
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A Tale of Two Dice
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch…
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What is the truth?
I often have many restless nights, usually from being woken up by one (or all) of my children, and then I’m left processing the unfolding events that have happened throughout the day. Mostly, at…
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The Writing on the Wall
One of the biggest issues that I’ve come across from our SEND journey is that some professionals working with families are unable to read the signs. In fact, I could go so far to…
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Tactical Play
Five years into our journey with the failing SEND system and I would have thought things would have improved by now. Scarily so, I feel even more victimised by those working in it, despite…
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Happiness is an inside job
It’s been a while since I’ve written an update on this blog, I needed to take some time away just to regather my thoughts. It’s probably similar for other families too, when we try…
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School Rejection and Trauma
Coping with school rejection is sadly an experience that many SEND families find themselves in – and as a parent, of a child, whose had numerous placement failures, I feel confident enough to have…
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Competition Time
✨GIVEAWAY – CHANCE TO WIN!✨ Connected by Autism is the first online conference from Jessica Kingsley Publishers and will be held from 22nd – 27th of March 2021. The conference will be running over…
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EHCP – The Golden Ticket?
Five years ago, I was told by my daughter’s school, that I would never get her an EHCP. I was fed false information that it was nevery going to happen because my local authority…
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