Kate Rushbrooke’s Blog

      There is no doubting that children with PDA are a challenge. They can bring out the very worst in a parent owing to their incredible ability to push exactly the right buttons at exactly the right time. Read More …

My first blog focused on counselling and its benefits. This one focuses more on the different types of counselling available and how they differ. Many people are unaware of the different counselling techniques that are offered to them when they Read More …

So this is my first blog. Not something I thought I would be doing, but it appears I am dragging myself kicking and screaming into the technological age. After spending some time deliberating about the topic of my first ever Read More …

What is autism? Autism is a complex, life-long condition which affects the development of communication, social and life skills. It affects how individuals perceive the world and interact with others. The extent of the autistic spectrum is wide-ranging, varying from Read More …

About PDA People with Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) will avoid demands made by others, due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control. PDA is increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. Read More …