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New book out today! There are loads of helpful suggestions in this. Congratulations Georgina Durrant 🍾🥂

Declarative Language is in contrast to the way many parents and teachers would naturally communicate with children, which would be with Imperative Language - giving commands, or requests, or asking direct questions. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ATiU8 #BookReview #Language

Declarative language is often suggested as a helpful approach for PDAers; I think we gradually switched into using it because we saw the effects at home when we didn't. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ATwz0 #BookReview #Language #PDA

The government is prioritising attendance over the needs of children, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read the full article: Not Fine in School. Week 15 ▸ lttr.ai/ARuM8 #NotFineInSchool

"By harnessing the benefits of digital entertainment/creative platforms, we can support young people with aspects of life they find difficult, in an environment they feel comfortable." Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ARuM9 #Gaming #Mentor #Autism

Girl Unmasked by @itsemilykaty is the story of how her autism went unnoticed despite many indicators. I think some will relate to her experiences and others can learn from them - highly recommend this book. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ARuNA #GirlUnmasked #Autism

⭐️ My 5 star reads for the first half of 2024! ⭐️ From January to June I read 72 books (the most I have read in even a year since I was 13!). 24 of these were audiobooks and 48 were books. I gave 32 of these 5 stars! 🤩 Audiobooks I gave 5 stars: • The Man Who Died Twice

Imperative Language is giving commands, or requests, or asking direct questions. Declarative language, on the other hand, is a less threatening, less forceful, less anxiety-inducing way of communicating. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AUV8B #BookReview #Language #PDA

Loved visiting the Summit in New York. The first floor is super shiny and reflective and it can make your eyes water when you first walk in. But the views are stunning, from the 91st floor and the two floors above. Read on for my top tips for visiting: lttr.ai/AUgOi

Many years ago I blogged about our 'lightbulb moment' in a post titled 'Pathological Demand Avoidance = my daughter; and a challenge for all..' The challenge was to read the book Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children: lttr.ai/AUy1Q #Autism

A Different Sort of Normal is positive and practical and although serious topics are covered in the book, such as the challenges of school and bullying, this is all approached in an accessible, light-hearted way with some humour. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AU3nw #Autism

"Such a quiet, compliant girl at school – the epitome of ‘fine' – she melted down almost every morning and every evening at home." lttr.ai/AU6HF #NotFineInSchool

Our daughter has eaten the same eight foods every day, for the last six to eight years. ARFID is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and this book describes some of the feelings involved. Luka and the Food Cloud ▸ lttr.ai/AU6Lu #ARFID

All rules are not equal. It’s sometimes said that children must just learn to ‘follow the rules’ It sounds reasonable, after all. We all have to follow rules to get by in life. But ‘learning to follow the rules’ doesn’t really mean anything. It doesn’t say anything about what

I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!

Unputdownable. Brilliant book. Have PDA in the family. Must read this.

MindJam is an approved provision with over 100 mentors supporting over 2000 young people. They have a diverse range of skills, from teachers and health professionals to professional game designers, film makers, and artists. lttr.ai/AV8qt #Gaming #Mentor #Autism

"Initially, the biggest issue is that the rest of the world has a way of doing parenting and you are expected to follow suit." Sound familiar?! Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AWSrb

Do you know what declarative language is? Read more in my review of the Declarative Language Handbook here 👉 lttr.ai/AWegZ #BookReview #Language #PDA