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Support of a Neurodivergent person must be in-line with our traits and culture in order to be SAFE, VALID and MEANINGFUL.

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Areas I can help support

Food and eating

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Sleep

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Autistic Play

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PDA Profile of Autistics​

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Low-demand strategies

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Distress Behaviours

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Puberty

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Sensory Experiences

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Family Relationships & Friendships

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Autistic Burnout

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistics

Upcoming Events

Come together in community and learning

Let's Chat Puberty, via PDA North America

May 226:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Let’s Chat Puberty, via PDA North America

Puberty presents a transition that is largely out of your young person’s control. It’s a time period of increasing demands, increasing hygiene needs, relationships changes and body changes. What a steep learning curve for our young people!

Supporting Your Young Person with Food & Eating, via Little Hiccups

Jun 0410:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Supporting Your Young Person with Food & Eating, via Little Hiccups

Together we will go through the foundations of care for making in-the-moment decisions that also help create a more positive relationship young person has with food.

This webinar will help you solidify your priorities of care whether and set neuro-affirming goals with a family. When we know what matters most and why, we can be more confident in supporting our young people to eat.

Supporting Your Young Person with Food & Eating, via Little Hiccups

Jun 0610:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Supporting Your Young Person with Food & Eating, via Little Hiccups

Together we will go through the foundations of care for making in-the-moment decisions that also help create a more positive relationship young person has with food.

This webinar will help you solidify your priorities of care whether and set neuro-affirming goals with a family. When we know what matters most and why, we can be more confident in supporting our young people to eat.

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Believing Teens: What We Say Matters, A blog inspired by the 2025 Autistic Burnout Conference

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“How Do I Get Them to Shower?” Rethinking Hygiene Support in Care Roles

After running workshops in various care settings with staff who support disabled young people and adults, I noticed a common theme emerging - questions about...

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‘Same Food’ or ‘Safe Food’ and When Our Language Matters

When people use terms like same food or safe food, they’re often referring to someone’s favourite food—a food they have a strong emotional or sensory...

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More on Eating in Context: Understanding Food Preferences Without Pushing for Change

In a previous post 'Context Eating: Why We Prefer Specific Foods in Specific Settings', we explored how some young people and adults alike tend to eat certain...

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The Power of a Tiny Nap: Why Even a Few Minutes Can Make a Difference

Sleep can feel like a luxury, especially if you’re caring for little ones who need support overnight, working unpredictable shifts, or simply balancing too...

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PDAers and Compliance: Understanding the Real Challenge

For those who do not yet understand the neurotype, PDAers are often described as defiant and always pushing back. This misconception can lead to frustration...

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