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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for Women
Holistic online support for neurodivergent & neurocurious women.
Professional Mentoring
Support, guidance and resources to strengthen your practice
Education & Training
Bespoke and on demand education for health professionals & teachers
Bringing Neuroaffirming Ideas to Life..
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are you looking for a community that get it?
You've found us
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!
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"Something clicked when I watched this, I had some knowledge already, but this made it all make sense" - Jen
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