Our younger daughter, Sasha, is autistic. She was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at the age of two and a half. This blog began the day autism was suggested to us by a paediatrician. Around a year later we stumbled across the description of Pathological Demand Avoidance on the…

There seems to be an unspoken pressure from society that Christmas should be a happy time. …

This week I was immensely cheered by the news of two female celebrities announcing that they have recently received an autism diagnosis. Melanie Sykes opened up about her late, recent diagnosis at the age of 51 in a video on her Instagram page @msmelaniesykes. …

For the past few months I have been trying to focus on writing my book about Pathological Demand Avoidance, and that means I’ve sadly had to neglect my blog for a while. I’m entering the final stages of writing this week, but I’m guessing there might be edits to make…

Time flies, as the saying goes, and I can hardly believe it’s been nearly six years since I wrote a post on this blog titled ‘Strategies for PDA’. That post was written with the intention of supporting parents and carers to find ways to help children with Pathological Demand Avoidance…

*This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you visit a link and go on to buy anything. It won’t cost you any extra* When I heard about an update to the classic ‘All Cats have Asperger Syndrome’ book, and that with the update, the…

Twelve years ago today, I hadn’t ever heard the words Pathological Demand Avoidance. I went to a paediatrician’s appointment with our younger daughter and was told she was probably autistic. She was just two and a half years old. (Photo by Luke Southern on Unsplash) That same day, I started…

Our younger daughter is autistic. She was diagnosed with Autism at the age of two and a half. This blog began the day autism was suggested to us by a paediatrician. Around a year later we stumbled across the description of Pathological Demand Avoidance on the internet and went on…

Not Fine in School is a phrase far too many families currently relate to. Is it children or parents at fault, or is it perhaps the education system that needs an overhaul? Many parents are told that their children are fine once they are in school. But it is often…