From power struggles to partnership—reduce student stress and increase cooperation
Declarative Language at School
Understand the why – A down-to-earth explanation of declarative language and why it works, especially for students with demand avoidance or anxiety.
Practical support – Two full pages of ready-to-use scripts for common classroom situations, for immediate implementation.
See real results – Reduce stress responses, build trust, and create more collaborative, calm and engaging learning environments.
FREE
Teachers & allied health professionals
Discover A New Way of Communicating—Without the Guesswork
Supporting children with high anxiety or demand avoidance can feel like navigating a whole new world—and the pressure to “get it right” can be overwhelming. Whether you're a teacher trying to reduce meltdowns in the classroom or a health professional offering support from the sidelines, it can feel like the stakes are high and the roadmap unclear. This guide offers a clear, compassionate starting point, helping you build trust and connection through simple, powerful language shifts.
Who This Guide Is for
Teachers supporting students with anxiety and demand avoidance
Educators seeking practical, neuroaffirming strategies that work
Anyone wanting to reduce stress and build connection with students
Allied health professionals working closely with schools and educators.
Professionals new to PDA and unsure where to begin
Parents navigating tricky school transitions & after-school fallout
MEET THE creator
Hi, I'm Sarah!
With a background in Education and Social Work - I've been both teacher and allied health professional.
I'm also a parent to two neurodivergent children, my lived experience has influenced how I show up as both a PDA educator and a Social Worker — and even the resources I create.
I often make things I've needed but couldn't find.
I spend hours learning, reflecting, trying things out — then bring ideas together, simplify complex concepts, and make them accessible for fellow parents, educators and health professionals.
Throughout the past two decades, I've worked therapeutically with children and adults, supported teachers in schools; as well as teaching at tertiary level. These days, I work with the grown-ups who shape the daily lives of neurodivergent kids — because when we (the adults) feel seen, supported, and resourced, our little gems thrive.
Whether you’re a frazzled parent, a passionate teacher, or a curious clinician, I’m here to help you shift the confusion and lean into clarity and confidence.
It starts with language, but changes everything.
Join the movement that’s transforming classrooms through curiosity, trust, and neuroaffirming language.
