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Do Rewards Work for Children With a PDA Profile?

Do Rewards Work for Children With a PDA Profile?

Do Rewards Work for Children With a PDA Profile?Sarah Middleton
Published on: 30/03/2026

Do rewards work for children with a PDA profile? This visual cycle shows what can happen internally when rewards are used.

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Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support for Neurodivergent Students

Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support for Neurodivergent Students

Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support for Neurodivergent StudentsSarah Middleton
Published on: 19/03/2026

Before schools add reward systems, neurodivergent students already carry an invisible burden. A critical look at PBS through a neurodivergent lens.

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Understanding PDA in the Classroom: A Nervous System Lens for Teachers

Understanding PDA in the Classroom: A Nervous System Lens for Teachers

Understanding PDA in the Classroom: A Nervous System Lens for TeachersSarah Middleton
Published on: 09/10/2025

Learn how to recognise stress, reduce overwhelm, and support PDA students with practical, nervous system-informed tools that really work.

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Alternatives to zones of regulation for supporting emotional well-being

Alternatives to zones of regulation for supporting emotional well-being

Alternatives to zones of regulation for supporting emotional well-beingSarah Middleton
Published on: 01/09/2025

Exploring key elements of successfully supporting emotional well-being in the classroom - and alternatives to zones of regulation suited to neurodivergent students.

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