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Saturday 17 August 2019

Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark: Leading the way in disabled access (including autism)

August 17, 2019 waterpark

We visited the Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool earlier this year and were extremely impressed with their attitude towards adults and chil...

When someone you love has Cancer

August 05, 2019 Macmillan Cancer

Two weeks ago, my mum was given the awful, heartbreaking news that she has cancer in her spine. Our family has all been stunned. I've fo...

What is Autism?

'Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Social interaction and communication can be difficult for some autistic people but others may enjoy it. Intense interests and repetitive behaviour are often seen along with differing sensory experiences'.

What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of Autism. The central difficulty for people with PDA is their avoidance of the everyday demands made by other people, due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control.

Children may sometimes be described as having 'challenging' or 'oppositional' behaviour. Parents describe life as 'walking on eggshells'.

Saturday 17 August 2019

Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark: Leading the way in disabled access (including autism)

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When someone you love has Cancer

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