Why I am not an “autism parent”
I hear many, many parents of autistic children calling themselves “autism parents” and for multiple reasons this is wrong, and… Read More »Why I am not an “autism parent”
Neurodiversity
Changing The name PDA
I had been meaning to write a full article regarding my thoughts on the name for my neurotype “Pathological Demand… Read More »Changing The name PDA
Pathological avoidance is distinct from autistic avoidance
So many professionals, “experts” other autistics and even people in the PDA community do not understand this distinction and it… Read More »Pathological avoidance is distinct from autistic avoidance
The ADHD tax is high
It costs a lot of money being neurodivergent, especially in the ADHD type. That might sound ridiculous but it is… Read More »The ADHD tax is high
The language of neurodiversity – an analysis
Autism, Spectrum disorders, conditions, disability, Aspergers, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, difficulty, deficiency, neurodiversity, neurodivergence, Neurodivergent, neurotype, neurology, ADHD, ASD, ASC, OCD,… Read More »The language of neurodiversity – an analysis
The demand cup
I have talked about emotional cups for a number of years now with parents. Some people talk about not being… Read More »The demand cup
The many moods of PDA
In some official descriptions of PDA, a “Lability of mood” is described. Here is my interpretation of the many moods… Read More »The many moods of PDA
What is demand avoidance, and when is it pathological?
When you tell people about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), the first reaction is often, ”so you avoid doing things you… Read More »What is demand avoidance, and when is it pathological?
Hosting Harry and Jodie….. wow!
Saturday 13th July – Winchester Guildhall 6:00-9:30pm – Harry thompson and Jodie Isitt Book now oh.. and me. Yay. here… Read More »Hosting Harry and Jodie….. wow!