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Supporting PDA at School: Why Good Strategies Sometimes Don't Work

Supporting PDA at School: Why Good Strategies Sometimes Don't Work

Supporting PDA at School: Why Good Strategies Sometimes Don't WorkSarah Middleton
Published on: 06/08/2026

Why good PDA-informed strategies sometimes fall short in schools, and how a shared framework helps teachers create more consistent, effective support.

AutismPathological Demand AvoidanceNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeEducationTeaching
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Fine at School, Falling Apart at Home: What Ivy's Story Taught Me About Emotion Coaching and PDA

Fine at School, Falling Apart at Home: What Ivy's Story Taught Me About Emotion Coaching and PDA

Fine at School, Falling Apart at Home: What Ivy's Story Taught Me About Emotion Coaching and PDASarah Middleton
Published on: 15/06/2026

Many neurodivergent children hold it together at school and fall apart at home. In this post I share what made the difference for one child, and the simple approach that helped everyone around her.

AutismPathological Demand AvoidanceNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeTeachingNervous System Support
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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.

Pathological Demand AvoidanceHealth ProfessionalsNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeParentingEducationTeaching
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Do rewards work for any students?

Do rewards work for any students?

Do rewards work for any students?Sarah Middleton
Published on: 18/04/2026

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.

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