I first learnt about pathological demand avoidance when my son was 7. At that time, I was struggling with his behaviour. For his dad, his grandparents, at school and with pretty much anyone else, he was mostly compliant, well behaved and ‘toed the line’. For me, he would push every boundary. Of course, I heard many…
Dear Child We hear you. Every day, we listen to your world – the things you say, and the things you don’t. We are on alert, listening and attuned trying to anticipate and respond. We know you; we see you and we hear you sweet child. We know the seams in your socks are unbearable. They…
INTRO FROM SAM I have previously shared insights into my personal journey since my son hit burnout. It has been heart-breaking, frustrating and exhausting, not unfamiliar to many of you. There have been several times this year where my partner and I have had strongly opposing views on how we should parent and support our son.…
Do you still remember that first day of school for your little one? You dressed them up, ready to embark on their school journey, forced them to stand and smile for pictures. You may have joined the legions of other proud parents and posted on Facebook to memorialise that first day of school to look back…
As I sit here, 1,191 miles away from my son, I am filled with a sense of peace and gratitude. Before I came, I felt an immense and crushing guilt about leaving him. He has been anxious about me going, begging me to stay with him. I am choosing in this moment not to let that…
When we hold our tiny humans for the first time, our hearts burst with the anticipation of what is to come and the life that stretches ahead for our family. We hope our children live a life of happiness. We are ambitious for their future, wanting to create a life of opportunity where our children can…
My son is funny and bright My son is loving and kind My son shines like the brightest light My son has a different mind Not everyone can comprehend The challenges our children face Or that a child who has SEND May struggle to find their place They slip on their mask every day Trying to…
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