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.
Blog Archives
Explore some of our earlier posts:
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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Broken hopes and shattered dreams
Right now, I can’t see any of the positives that the education system has brought to my family. The system, with it’s dictatorial regime, has little patience in it for an overtly sensitive and…
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Pretty Darn Awesome: Book Review
Last year, a wonderful new children’s book, was added to the growing collection of PDA resources. This month I was passed a copy to see what I thought about it and I can’t begin…
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Autism, Bullying and Me: Book Review
With the shocking news this week involving the murder of a vulnerable, autistic teenager, there seems no better time to share a resource that can empower our young people. Autism, Bullying and Me by…
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Rats desert a sinking ship
Rats desert a sinking ship. I love this French proverb, they are such wise words, but in our case it should go a little more like this: Rats PDA’ers desert a sinking ship. It’s…
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15 ways Adopt Me in Roblox can help teach kids new skills
This year my children, like many others across the globe, have become obsessed with the game Adopt Me. It’s a server that features on the Roblox game, as well as others that are becoming…
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The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism
I really love doing a book review when it’s a task that I can get my daughter involved in – this particular resource she enjoyed reading and managed to finish in just one go!…
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Dreams can come true
Last year I wrote about an experience we had when an educational psychologist and an autism advisory teacher came to our home to do a joint assessment. The post was aptly titled I want…
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The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide Book Review
“If you’re reading this book, chances are that you’re autistic too. I wrote this book especially for you.” Last month a new and exciting book launched entitled The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide – How…
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How to find the right school
I have been asked by numerous followers on our social media handles how did we find the right school and if I could give more details on this part of our journey. Speaking to…
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