Discover why everyday demands can feel overwhelming for autistic children with a PDA profile. Learn how anxiety, not defiance, drives avoidance, and explore calm, connection-based strategies to support your child and yourself.

Disruptive behaviour isn’t a sign of bad parenting, it’s your child’s way of communicating unmet needs. From toddler tantrums to teenage door slams, behaviour is often a signal of frustration, fear, or a craving for connection. Whole Needs Parenting encourages us to look beneath the behaviour, stay curious, and respond with empathy. When we understand what’s really going on, we move from firefighting to building stronger, calmer connections.

Talking with children about difficult topics — from illness to troubling world events — is never easy. But research shows that when parents speak with their children, not at them, it builds trust, resilience, and understanding. Using approaches inspired by doctors, this blog offers practical steps to start honest, gentle conversations. You are not alone — our community and 1:1 family support are here to help.

Worrying about your child’s development is natural, but you don’t have to face it alone. Some children need extra support with learning, communication, or attention, and recognising this early can make all the difference. The SEND Code of Practice (2015) sets out clear steps to identify needs and access help. With the right support, labels can empower rather than limit, giving children understanding, tools, and opportunities to thrive.

Self-monitoring and impulse control are key skills for children’s learning, behaviour, and confidence. This blog explores how these skills develop, how neurodiversity can affect them, and practical strategies to support all children. With 1:1 support sessions available online or face-to-face, I help families manage anxiety, behaviour challenges, and executive function needs through calm, non-judgemental guidance tailored to each child

Executive function skills like planning, focus, and self-regulation are the hidden tools every child needs to thrive. This blog explains what executive function is, how it affects learning, behaviour, and confidence, and why some children find it harder to develop. With 1:1 support sessions — online or face-to-face — I help families strengthen executive function, manage anxiety, and build strategies that support both home education and school learning