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AAC Representation Matters – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

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Understanding PDA and Ross Greene’s CPS Model – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

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Free Visual Supports Guide – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

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Join Amanda McGuinness for a neuroaffirmative parenting webinar on supporting siblings of neurodivergent children. Gain practical strategies to foster positive sibling relationships and balance family dynamics. Register now.

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Free PDA Book Recommendation Guide – Little Puddins Autism Specialist PDA

Download our free PDA book recommendation guide, explore neuroaffirmative PDA insights, and join our upcoming webinar designed for professionals. Learn more today.

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Learn how the nervous system underpins Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and explore strategies to support PDA children effectively. Expert insights from Amanda McGuinness, PDA adult and Autism Specialist.

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Why Visual Supports Are Essential for Autistic Individuals – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

Discover the transformative power of visual supports for Autistic individuals. Learn how they enhance predictability, respect monotropism, leverage visual strengths, and reduce anxiety across diverse settings.

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Free Autism Storm Advice Guide – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

Free Autism Storm Advice Guide - created by Amanda McGuinness, Autism & Visual Supports Specialist in response to the storm and it's aftermath

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PDA External Feedback Rejection – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

PDA external feedback rejection is a commonplace phenomenon that frequently occurs in the daily lives of Autistic PDA individuals but that is often misinterpreted as negative behaviour.

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Pathological Demand Avoidance – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

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Free Autism Toilet Training Visual Schedule – Little Puddins Autism Specialist

Download a free Autism toilet training visual schedule and learn expert neuroaffirmative strategies. Join our February 5th toilet

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Free Arfid Webinar – Little Puddins Autism Specialist Parenting Support

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Autism Toilet Training Webinar – Little Puddins Toilet Training

Join our Neuroaffirmative Toilet Learning Webinar on February 5th at 7:30 PM. Hosted by Autism Specialist Amanda McGuinness,

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After an Autism diagnosis, focus on love, acceptance, and strengths. Learn how to support your child in a neurodiversity-affirming way

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Christmas time can be overwhelming for Autistic children due to sensory overwhelm, changes in routine, social pressures

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Neurodiversity Affirming Language – Little Puddins

Neurodiversity affirming language, reflects a shift towards language that celebrates and affirms the unique experiences

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Autism Starting Primary School – Little Puddins

As a parent to 4 neurodivergent children I have learned on a personal level through trial and error over the years what

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AAC Symbol Based Communication – Little Puddins

To represent words, ideas and messages visually we can use 2-dimensional graphic symbols (pictograms). In the short

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What is Gestalt Language Processing? What is gestalt language processing? A question I am often asked as a professional and also as a parent. As an Autistic parent to 4...

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Like many families, during this time of the school year, I find myself preparing my gorgeous son Jack for his first Holy Communion.

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