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Monday 20 March 2023

Square Pegs: Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in (Book Review)

March 20, 2023 Square Pegs

When Square Pegs: Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in landed on my doorstep with a thud a couple of weeks ago, I wondered how I woul...

Can't Not Won't (Book Review)

March 05, 2023 SEND

Can’t Not Won’t is a new book by Eliza Fricker, recently published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Already on its third reprint, it has ins...

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'.

Monday 20 March 2023

Square Pegs: Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in (Book Review)

Sunday 5 March 2023

Can't Not Won't (Book Review)

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