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2 July 2026Laetitia Andrac

Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) is a nervous system response

Pervasive Drive for Autonomy is a nervous system response, not a behaviour problem. In this episode, social worker and educator Sarah Middleton explores why behaviourist frameworks often make things worse for PDA children, and what changes when families and schools shift to curiosity, compassion and genuine autonomy. Discover practical strategies for recognising pressure triggers, creating space for real engagement, and building alignment across family, school and therapy teams.

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26 May 2026Laetitia Andrac

You guide to online safety for neurodivergent kids

Online spaces have been a lifeline for autistic and neurodivergent communities for decades. Rather than viewing screens as dangerous, this article explores why curiosity-based approaches to online safety work better than restriction. Drawing on lived experience and research, we explore what screen time actually meets for neurodivergent children, how to talk about online safety without damage to trust, and why families thrive when supported by community rather than burdened alone.

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20 May 2026Laetitia Andrac

Music for neurodivergent children: child-led approach

Music can be one of the most powerful supports for neurodivergent children, but only when the teaching approach matches how their brain learns. This article explores why traditional performance-based music lessons often fail neurodivergent kids, and how child-led, cooperative music learning unlocks regulation, executive function and genuine connection. Music therapist and ADHDer Tiziana Pozzo shares practical guidance on finding the right music environment, what to look for in a teacher, and how to support your child's music learning at home.

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