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Can’t, Not Won’t: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the Challenge of School Attendance
Then there’s another group, a category I fear not enough people are aware of: the children who want to go to school but just can’t. It’s not that they won’t go: they can’t go. And if they do manage to attend, it takes an unimaginable toll on them. This is the group I want to focus on in this blog post.
otherwisekate
Aug 76 min read


The Importance of Friendship in Midlife (and All The Years That Led Here)
Life feels so much better when you’ve got the right people in it: they can make the tough times a little easier and the good times even more special.
otherwisekate
Jun 199 min read


Why Parents and Carers Need Breaks: How To Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Breaks aren’t a luxury for carers, they’re a necessity. Yet, for many parents and carers, taking a break feels like an impossible dream...
otherwisekate
May 157 min read


Three Years On: My Life After Teaching
With this article my wish is that I can give hope and reassurance to people who are in a similar position to me. I can’t give you a roadmap to build your own business and make your fortune but I’ll share the honest reality of my life after teaching...
otherwisekate
May 510 min read


Investing in Life: Lessons from ‘Die With Zero’ by Bill Perkins
I’m not here to give you financial investment advice or tips on stocks and shares. However, if you’re interested in learning about investing in the life you want to live (which inevitably involves managing whatever finances you have) then you’ve come to the right place.
otherwisekate
Apr 188 min read


The Parenting Mistakes I Made With My Autistic Child
How often do you feel you’re getting it wrong for your kids? We all know that making mistakes is a very effective way of learning. But...
otherwisekate
Apr 37 min read


Are Working Mothers Selfish?
Have you ever thought that working mums are just selfish? I’ve just listened to a podcast which states exactly that.
otherwisekate
Mar 710 min read


World Teen Mental Wellness Day: How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
To mark World Teen Mental Wellness Day, this week's blog post is about how to support your teen's mental health.
otherwisekate
Feb 286 min read


What Do You Do All Day? The Reality Of Our Flexible Education
“What do you do all day?”
I’ve been asked this question by numerous people - friends, school staff, an Educational Psychologist.
otherwisekate
Nov 22, 20247 min read


Autistic Burnout Recovery: Our Journey So Far
It’s now two and a half years since our boy began his descent into autistic burnout. The burnout that upended our family’s life became a...
otherwisekate
Oct 18, 20248 min read


Relationships Matter: Why Positive Relationships Need To Be At The Heart Of Education
Relationships are at the heart of education. They have to be. Why do I say this? Because I’ve seen what happens...
otherwisekate
Sep 20, 20248 min read


Autistic Burnout Recovery: Returning to Family Holidays
Two years ago I felt very little hope in terms of what our family life was going to look like.
otherwisekate
Aug 23, 20249 min read


Autistic Burnout: How Burnout For My Child Changed My Life
I think it's important to acknowledge how life changing it can be for a parent as well as the child at the centre of it.
otherwisekate
Jul 27, 202410 min read
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