PDA Society Podcast

In this episode, Beth Silcox and Rebecca Homewood (who are both specialists in neurodivergent affirming practice) talk about what genuinely helpful therapy looks like for PDA adults, why traditional approaches don't always work, and the practical things that make a real difference in the therapy room.
For information and guidance about your circumstances, you can get in touch with our support service through our website.
If you want to hear more from Beth and Rebecca we continue our conversation with them in a webinar available over on our training hub.
This is the last episode before we take a short break, keep an eye out for more episodes later in the year!

In this episode we're chatting to Kate Whittlesey and Pat McMahon from the Access Hub about what it really means for a PDA or neurodivergent child to access their education. They cover why a child being physically present in school doesn't always tell the whole story, and what schools can do to make learning genuinely accessible for every child, as well as what The Access Hub is and how it can help students, parents and schools.
For information and guidance about your circumstances, you can get in touch with our support service through our website.

Guest links:
https://theaccesshub.co.uk/

In this episode we're chatting to Emma McDonnell, parent of two autistic children including one with a PDA profile, about the realities of parental mental health and wellbeing. Emma shares how small, practical shifts can make a genuine difference when you're running on empty.
For information and guidance about your circumstances, you can get in touch with our support service through our website.

Guest links:
www.emma-mcdonnell.com
Facebook and Instagram - @theemmamcdonnell

In this episode we're chatting to Laxmi Patel, specialist SEND lawyer and partner at Boyes Turner, about your rights when it comes to SEND law. She takes us from the very start of the journey through to EHCPs, appeals, and tribunal.
For information and guidance about your circumstances, you can get in touch with our support service through our website.

Guest links:
https://www.boyesturner.com/our-people/laxmi-patel
SEND Code of Practice

In this episode we're chatting to Faith Newton, highly specialist children's occupational therapist and parent of two PDA children, about how to approach OT assessments with PDA children - whether you're a parent preparing for an appointment, or an OT looking to adapt your practice.
You can hear us chat more to Faith about Occupational Therapy and PDA on our Training Hub.
For information and guidance about your circumstances, you can get in touch with our support service through our website.