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Join date: May 13, 2022
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Katie Walker has had 20 years experience in many different family support roles:
Family Support Worker.
SEND advocate.
Children's well-being group facilitator.
Child protection roles.
Home School Link Worker.
Has worked within Sure Start Centres & Junior/Primary Schools.
Holds a degree in Health & Social Care and furthered her education to Masters Degree level.
Katie also has first hand experience as a mother to three children, all with needs, ranging from Autism/ADHD/PDA/AFRID/SPD/Sleep disorders and OCD.
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Apr 16, 2026 ∙ 9 min
The more you give to PDA, the more you lose yourself….
For me it is the silent, unnoticed, emotional challenge that seems invisible to so many. It feels lonely and isolating. I feel that if I were in a public place and struggling to push a wheelchair up onto a pavement, many would hurry over to help but managing PDA demands in public is something entirely different because the emotional challenge cannot be seen. A friend recently used the analogy of feeling as if they would want to help carry the load if they could see that I...
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Jan 25, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Empowering Your Family: Ways to Implement Change & Receive Support While Waiting for Mainstream Services
ASD/ADHD/PDA support and strategies.
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Dec 10, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Navigating the Holidays: Parenting Children with Autism, ADHD, and PDA During Christmas
The holiday season brings joy and excitement for many families, but for parents of children with Autism, ADHD, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Christmas can present unique challenges. The sensory overload, changes in routine, and social expectations often make this time of year overwhelming for both children and parents. Understanding these difficulties and preparing creatively with low demand environments can help create a more enjoyable Christmas experience. Creating a calm holiday...
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