PDA Parenting Blog
Insights, stories, strategies, and honest reflections from parenting with PDA, autism, EBSA, and neurodivergence. Start with recent writing β 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 Zooβs 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,β¦
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 monthβs 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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Potential Kids and a New Year Miracle
Potential Kids are looking for a miracle as 2019 begins. At the end of last year they were faced with their biggest challenge to date. But before I explain I want to talk a…
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Sleeping Beauties and Simple Wishes
On New Years Eve, as I lay down with my eldest daughter to help get her to sleep, I asked what her new year’s wish would be – you certainly can’t ask a demand-avoidant…
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Christmas Survival Guide for Parents
What tips would you give to other parents to help them survive over Christmas? οΏΌI know personally that we have had many difficult experiences in the past as it leads up to the festive…
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SEND and the City
Firstly there is being a SEND parent and then there is being a single parent – the two struggles can often merge. For so many of us parenting a child (or children) with additional…
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A Tide in the Affairs
There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. They were wise words spoken by Brutus in the play Julius Caesar. Penned by the lyrical…
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Autismorphis
As a parent of a child with autism, I’ve come to notice that the development and parenting process are akin to the four stages of a butterfly cycle. If maybe we can compartmentalise our…
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Dear Teacher
If my teacher saw me now, what would you think? Am I the same disruptive kid, you find so hard to teach? I want to be like other children, sitting on their seats. You…
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BAPS Nominations 2019
πItβs finally here… the BAPS nominations are now open for 2019!π So what are the BAPS? They stand for Bloody Awesome Parents (great title π) and are awards that recognise writing about SEND. They…
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Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA
Just in time for the annual review of my daughter’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), a book coincidentally arrived for me in the post! Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA, by…
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