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
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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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The Born Negotiator
”Don’t forget, I know how to embarrass you,” she says. I mean, that’s not typical for an eight year old child to think about or verbalise to their parent, even less imaginable if you…
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To blog or not blog – that is the question?
When I first started writing posts I pretty much did it for a release because my life felt so tough. I felt so disconnected from everyone that I needed to find a tribe who…
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The Inhospitable World
For many parents on holiday, this picture would be an average photo they would take of their child playing on the beach. For me, it is loaded with so much emotion, that you simply…
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Top tips for parents before a SEND or EHCP tribunal
The clock is ticking and you have a time limit to get your SEND tribunal appeal lodged before your chance expires. Often, for parents like me, we have a tendency to rush through and…
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SEND National Crisis
As many will know already, tomorrow there will be a series of organised marches around the country, designed to peacefully protest about the current SEND national crisis. Thursday 30th of May has been marked on…
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PDA Day 2019
Yesterday, for those who may not have seen already from the abundance of social media posts, that it was something we have named PDA Day. The 15th of May was used to mark PDA…
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Twinkle Ball 2019
In April, at the end of #AutismAwareness month, back for a second year in a row was the Twinkle Ball. It was hosted by celebrity powerhouse couple, Christine and Paddy McGuinness, at the Hilton…
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To infinity and beyond: the power of film for children
Films, for many of us, have become part of everyday living. Movies infiltrate our popular culture by the quotes we use, the soundplays we listen to and even the understanding we have built on…
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Autism with Lola – First Book Teaser
I have been very fortunate to have been given a sneak preview of the first book that is being launched in a new series of autism books being aimed at children. It was something…
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