Every child is brilliant, so are the people who show up for them.
support for the adults who
Support young people with a PDA profile
Resources, workshops & coaching for schools, educators & paediatric clinicians.
MEET THE FOUNDER & director
Hey, I'm Sarah!
When things aren’t working with a young person — and you’re not sure why — it can feel confusing, overwhelming and often hard to put into words.
Here, we slow things down together — making sense of what's happening so you can feel clearer, more confident, and know what to do next.
Practical. Grounded. Human affirming.
Brilliant Little Gems is grounded in the belief — that when the adults around a child truly understand what's happening beneath the surface, everything shifts.
This is neuroaffirming, relational work that translates into real, every day classroom and clinical settings.
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are you looking for a community that get it?
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A space for parents (and allies) to come together in a truly affirming and safe space. Together we share the challenges and opportunities of raising our children - curate excellent resources to support learning —and meet for regular catch ups.
↓ Pause. Breathe. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Free PDA Mini Masterclass
This short training helps:
Make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface of demand avoidance
Move from frustration to clarity — for you and the young person you support
Recognise indicators of increasing stress & how to respond
Yours FREE!
"I had an ah-ha moment!"
"Something clicked when I watched this, I had some knowledge already, but this made it all make sense" - Jen
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How to Explain PDA to a Child — A Low-Demand Approach
How to explain PDA to a child using a low-demand, story-based approach. ...more
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Do rewards work for students?
Do rewards work for students? Explore why reward systems don’t always improve behaviour, and how understanding what’s underneath can lead to more effective, supportive responses in the classroom. ...more
Learning ,Education &Teaching
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