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How to advocate for your neurodivergent child at school

How to advocate for your neurodivergent child at school

How to advocate for your neurodivergent child at schoolSarah Middleton
Published on: 28/08/2026

Practical guidance for advocating for your neurodivergent child at school, from understanding what’s underneath behaviour to collaborative planning, accommodations and finding the right support.

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What No One Tells You About Breaking Generational Cycles as a Neurodivergent Parent

What No One Tells You About Breaking Generational Cycles as a Neurodivergent Parent

What No One Tells You About Breaking Generational Cycles as a Neurodivergent ParentSarah Middleton
Published on: 09/07/2026

Breaking generational cycles while parenting neurodivergent children is some of the hardest, most invisible work there is. Here's what I wish every cycle-breaking parent knew.

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How to Explain PDA to a Child — A Low-Demand Approach

How to Explain PDA to a Child — A Low-Demand Approach

How to Explain PDA to a Child — A Low-Demand ApproachSarah Middleton
Published on: 30/04/2026

How to explain PDA to a child using a low-demand, story-based approach.

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From theory to second nature: understanding the PDA stress response

From theory to second nature: understanding the PDA stress response

From theory to second nature: understanding the PDA stress responseSarah Middleton
Published on: 18/08/2025

From theory to lived experience: a simple LEGO rocket showed me the PDA pyramid in action. Discover the story + grab my free “Making Sense of PDA” mini-masterclass.

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