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✨I help families and professionals make sense of PDA through lived experience and trauma-informed occupational therapy.
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The account focuses on the experiences and needs of individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and their nervous systems. It emphasizes trauma-informed therapeutic approaches and the importance of emotional regulation in educational settings. The content aims to provide support and understanding for neurodivergent individuals, parents, and educators. Additionally, the account promotes community engagement and practical strategies for fostering a supportive environment.
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Understanding Pressure and Support for PDAers
For those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), it's not just about reducing demands. This post highlights the importance of understanding pressure sources, supporting executive functioning, and recognizing fluctuating capacities. Embrace neurodiversity by acknowledging these nuanced needs.
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Therapy Swings: More Than Just Fun
Explore the therapeutic potential of swings in occupational therapy sessions. From imaginative play to sensory integration, discover how different swings can enhance therapy beyond mere swinging. Stay tuned for videos showcasing these creative uses.
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Explaining the 'Why' to PDAers
Understanding the rationale behind actions is crucial for those with PDA. This post emphasizes the importance of clear explanations over mere directives, fostering autonomy and informed decision-making for PDAers.
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Beyond Demands: The Impact of PDA
Pathological Demand Avoidance affects more than just following instructions. This post sheds light on how PDA influences daily tasks and the importance of understanding its deeper impact on life. It's about survival, not laziness.
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Accommodations for PDAers: A Lifelong Need
As PDAers grow, their need for support doesn't vanish. This post reflects on the continuity of support from school to adulthood, emphasizing the importance of safety, flexibility, and co-regulation in fostering independence.
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Exploring the Magic Behind Therapy Spaces
A behind-the-scenes look at sensory rooms and therapy spaces highlights the importance of creating environments that cater to neurodivergent needs. These spaces are designed to provide therapeutic benefits and support occupational therapy.
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Family Support Shines Through Busy Days
Amidst hectic days, the post expresses gratitude for the support of family and friends. Acknowledging their crucial role, it underscores the importance of community and teamwork in achieving success and managing challenges.
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Glimmer Therapy: A New Journey Begins
Glimmer Therapy is officially underway, as its founder embarks on building this venture from the ground up. With a focus on occupational therapy and neurodiversity, the journey promises to be both challenging and rewarding.
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Finding Your Glimmer: A Path to Understanding
Find Your Glimmer aims to help children and teenagers understand themselves better, fostering a supportive environment that encourages safety, autonomy, and joy. The initiative seeks to enhance connections and confidence by focusing on what truly matters.
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Personal Journey Shapes Glimmer Therapy
Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, the founder of Glimmer Therapy integrates knowledge from working with diverse children and families. This approach aims to create a supportive and understanding environment for neurodiverse individuals.
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The Unseen Struggles of Modern Motherhood
Mothers today are often burdened with the expectation to maintain entire systems while parenting. The call is not for more strategies, but for support and understanding. This shift in perspective emphasizes the need to adapt systems to better support families, rather than forcing families to adapt to inadequate systems.
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Understanding Sensory Needs in Different Environments
Activities that support the nervous system in one setting may not translate to another. It's crucial to recognize individual sensory needs and how they can be met in varying contexts. This approach advocates for a personalized understanding of sensory regulation and its application.
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Neuroaffirming Practices: Beyond Childhood
The importance of neuroaffirming practices for all ages is highlighted, emphasizing the need to respect autonomy, nervous system safety, and diverse communication methods in neurodivergent individuals, regardless of age.
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Reflecting on Individualized Mental Health Care
The Lindsay Clancy trial prompts a deeper look into the effectiveness of mental health support. It raises questions about the true impact of care and the importance of understanding individual needs and histories to provide meaningful support.
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Ireland's Premier Children's Continence Symposium
The Children's Continence Ireland Symposium 2026 is set to gather experts, companies, and healthcare professionals to discuss bladder and bowel care for children. The event promises valuable insights and networking opportunities for attendees.
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A Candid Look at Neurodivergence
In an honest reflection, the author shares their wish for normalcy, shedding light on the experiences of those who are neurodivergent. This post invites empathy and understanding.
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Join the Child-Led Autism Summit
The Child-Led Autism Summit, happening August 10-13, 2026, offers a free, three-day event featuring over 35 neuroaffirming professionals. The summit aims to shift from compliance-based strategies to partnership, enhancing confidence and connection for autistic students.
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Understanding AuDHD: A Personal Journey
In a candid post, the author shares insights on living with both autism and ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding their combined effects. Future posts will explore topics like late identification and executive functioning, inviting followers to join the discussion.
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Transforming Classroom Conversations
A new free classroom resource aims to shift the focus from controlling behavior to understanding children's nervous system signals. The poster provides common body cues, practical supports, and language models for educators, emphasizing the importance of regulation in learning. Comment 'POSTER' to receive the download link. Future versions for secondary and college levels are also in the works.
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