Neuro-affirmative occupational therapy for children
Neuro-affirmative occupational therapy for children
Lessons from the demand avoidant children in my life and therapy practice Last week was #PDAActionWeek2025. I missed it with this post, but not complying with the rules feels appropriate! I first came across PDA five years ago. Like many…
Introduction Have you found that if you suggest an activity to your PDA child they reject it immediately? Do you wish you could introduce them to some new things but don’t know how to go about it? Strewing could be…
When you are a parent carer, your goal might be just to all get through the day alive! Your focus is on making sure your child eats, sleeps and occasionally washes! Lack of sleep, endless appointments, piles of paperwork, and…
A common question that often arises is whether parents can claim Disability Living Allowance for their PDA child. The short answer is yes – you can claim DLA for your PDA child. Read on to find out more information about…
The nightmare of in person appointments ‘I’m not going!’ she shouted. My heart sank, anticipating the amount of emotional, physical and mental work it was going to take to get her to the appointment. Does this sound familiar? Your child…
Struggling behind the smiles When I look at this photo, I have mixed emotions. We took this picture on a holiday in the Scottish Highlands, but behind the smiles, my husband and I were struggling. Our beautiful little boy had…