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NAVIGATING THE SENSORY SYSTEM IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON: SUPPORT FOR NEURODIVERGENT FAMILIES Nov 28, 2024

A guest blog, written by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms) for ThePDASpace, Nov 2024 inspired by the webinar delivered by Munira Adenwalla, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, OT4kids.


The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but for families with neurodivergent children, it...

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Neurodivergent Families: Top Tips for Low-Demand Family Celebrations Nov 12, 2024

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Family celebrations and holiday events can be a stressful time for anyone, but when your family includes neurodivergent...

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children's Executive Functioning Skills to Function, In Lower Demand Ways – Ideal for Autistic / ADHD / PDAers! Oct 25, 2024

This blog has been inspired by the webinar delivered by Dr Joanne Riordan Neurodivergent Educational Psychologist & Director of Dr Joanne Ltd for The PDA Space Portal September 2024.

There is a free downloadable e-book for parents and professionals available at ...

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Embrace Your Authentic Autistic Self: Top 10 Tips Oct 22, 2024

Welcome to a joyful and positive space where we celebrate autism and the beauty of being our authentic autistic selves.

This post is inspired by the fabulous webinar delivered by Chris Bonnello (Autistic Not Weird) for The PDA Space.

A free downloadable e-book is available here to support this...

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children's Executive Functioning Skills to Function, In Lower Demand Ways – Ideal for Autistic / ADHD / PDAers! Oct 03, 2024

This blog has been inspired by the webinar delivered by Dr Joanne Riordan Neurodivergent Educational Psychologist & Director of Dr Joanne Ltd for The PDA Space Portal September 2024.

There is a free downloadable e-book for parents and professionals available here: Download the e-book

The...

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Embodiment: Supporting Family Wellbeing During Transitions Jun 13, 2024

Guest Blogger | Kay Louise Aldred

 

Transitions, whether they are daily routines or significant life changes, can be challenging for families.
Understanding and implementing strategies that promote wellbeing during these times can help
everyone in the family manage change more effectively.


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Nanny Aut's Top 10 Tips for Happy Holidays May 26, 2024

Guest Blogger | Nanny Aut

Top 10 Tips for Happy Holidays

Summer holidays are rapidly approaching, with promises of outings and fun activities. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way, especially if you are autistic AND PDA.

I recall multiple occasions with my young person that...

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Understanding the Co-occurrence between Tourette's Syndrome and OCD May 24, 2024

 Guest Blogger | Helen Edgar

Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are two distinct types of neurodivergence, each with its own set of challenges. However, OCD and Tourettes often co-occur, leading to a complex presentation that requires a neurodiversity affirming...

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What is Neurodiversity Affirming and Why is it Important? Mar 23, 2024

Guest Blogger | Helen Edgar


This blog has been inspired by the webinar hosted by Nicola Reekie from
The PDA Space and delivered by Jess Garner from GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education. It has been written by Helen Edgar, Autistic Realms (March 2024)

 

What is Neurodiversity...

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Top Tips for Low-Demand Family Celebrations Dec 19, 2023

Neurodivergent Families: Top Tips for Low-Demand Family Celebrations

Guest Blogger | Helen Edgar

Family celebrations and holiday events can be a stressful time for anyone, but when your family includes neurodivergent individuals, the challenges can be unique and sometimes overwhelming. This blog...

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The Embodied Sensory System Dec 17, 2023

The Embodied Sensory System and Our Nine Sensory Systems
Guest Blogger | Helen Edgar


We will look at our NINE Sensory Systems (although some research says we may have up to 33 sensory systems!). We will explore why this information is important for understanding how we interact with the...

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What are Reasonable Adjustments & What is Reasonable? Sep 25, 2023

What are Reasonable Adjustments & What is Reasonable? Let’s look at equality vs. equity!

Sept 2023 Webinar with Amanda Hinds for The PDA Space | Blog by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)

Everyone wants their child to be happy and to succeed in school. However, for many children,...

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