I am feeling an overwhelming sense of frustration and exhaustion this morning as I grapple with the relentless fight for Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. It is a battle that seems to drain every ounce of energy I possess. Often, I find myself reaching these critical points where I feel as though I have poured all my resources, both emotional and physical, into advocating for those with SEN.

I have recently come across some rather shocking statements made regarding pathological demand avoidance (PDA), a term that is often...

I know we are all pretty much feeling this at the moment, and it’s a sentiment that resonates deeply within many families. For some of...

I fully understand that families are feeling that it seems pointless to apply for support from their local authorities for additional...

I am pretty much struggling recently with a massive avoidance that seems to permeate various aspects of my daily life. This feeling of being overwhelmed has led me to seek refuge in different distractions, and my very recent avoidance tactic has been to embrace my ADHD side quests. These side quests often manifest as spontaneous interests or projects that capture my attention, pulling me away from the tasks I know I should be focusing on. Instead of tackling my responsibiliti

I know when we talk about our children and feeling safe in school, there is often a tendency among education staff to interpret these...

I often get asked how we can effectively prepare for a tribunal, and in response, I find myself providing a very general overview of what...

I have given much thought to the recent announcement regarding changes to evidence for Special Education Needs and Disability tribunals....

When it comes to post-16 provisions, it is widely recognized as one of the most challenging aspects of the education system for a young...

I don't just mean one system either; every system is broken. Education, health, and social care are all in a state of disrepair, and the...

I want tonstart out by saying there are some absolutely amazing professionals there from independent to NHS although NHS do seem to be...

Internalised PDA and us

Relations ships. ND. Importance. Keystone.

H is the most challenging young man to support. He really grabs at control and whilst doing can say some very awful things to us. We...

I find it really interesting how it all works out in my head. I have times like currently that things are going on in my life that make...

I have e always found it very interesting the effect Imposter syndrome has on me. I have never done anything which would be considered...

I haven’t written here in some time but today I have the urge to. It's around identity and fitting in. We often talk a lot about peer...

H really is a Jekyll and Hyde character. He is the most loving and helpful child. He is the one that is fi rst to help. He tells me how...

This has to be my favourite photo of my family. It is in fact the photo from mine and Wedding Day. Each pose shows a different...

I find it challenging to decide what to do to best support W. He struggles so much with so many things it's really really hard to know...