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Do Rewards Work for Children With a PDA Profile?

Do Rewards Work for Children With a PDA Profile?

Do Rewards Work for Children With a PDA Profile?Sarah Middleton
Published on: 30/03/2026

Do rewards work for children with a PDA profile? This visual cycle shows what can happen internally when rewards are used.

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Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support for Neurodivergent Students

Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support for Neurodivergent Students

Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support for Neurodivergent StudentsSarah Middleton
Published on: 19/03/2026

Before schools add reward systems, neurodivergent students already carry an invisible burden. A critical look at PBS through a neurodivergent lens.

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Outbursts, Running, Refusal: Understanding PDA Behaviour Through a Nervous System Lens

Outbursts, Running, Refusal: Understanding PDA Behaviour Through a Nervous System Lens

Outbursts, Running, Refusal: Understanding PDA Behaviour Through a Nervous System LensSarah Middleton
Published on: 25/02/2026

When a student reaches a point of physical escalation, it can feel confronting — especially when safety becomes a concern for other students and staff. These are the moments that test everyone. And they’re also the moments where the lens we use matters most.

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Supporting Students with a PDA profile: Why Sticker Charts Can Increase Anxiety

Supporting Students with a PDA profile: Why Sticker Charts Can Increase Anxiety

Supporting Students with a PDA profile: Why Sticker Charts Can Increase AnxietySarah Middleton
Published on: 11/02/2026

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help a young person with a PDA profile engage in something, whether that’s a learning task, participating in an activity, or even brushing their teeth, this story may feel familiar.

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