Understanding the Popularity & Benefits of Gaming in the Neurodivergent Community
This blog by Sunshine Support summarises the popularity and benefits of gaming for neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD etc) people. Neurodivergent gamers may enjoy!
School Avoidance Week 2024
How can we recognise and properly support children who are struggling to attend school? School avoidance – sometimes referred to as school ‘refusal’, which we’ll address further on – is a very complex and multifaceted issue where a child experiences intense difficulty attending school.
How Trauma Impacts the Nervous System and Our Health
A guide on trauma and the somatic approach, aimed at supporting parents and professionals.
On The Double Rainbow – Ausome Charlie
Intersectional Diversity: The ‘Double Rainbow’ of Autism and LGBTQIA+ Charlie Hart, also known as ‘Ausome Charlie’ (she/they), is a popular keynote speaker, an experienced Human Resources Analyst, and an influential […]
Managing Back To School Anxiety
Helping Children Manage Back-to-School Anxiety Here at Sunshine Support, anxiety is one of the topics that we come across the most, especially as we approach the start of the new […]
Managing Different Needs Within the Family
The task of meeting the needs of your entire family is demanding enough without mixed needs to consider; how do we manage different needs within a family effectively? In this […]
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
If you’re a parent or professional in the world of SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities), you may have come across the term ‘Pathological Demand Avoidance’, often abbreviated as ‘PDA’. […]
EOTAS – 5 Things you need to know
Education other than at school (EOTAS) can be a fantastic option for anyone who cannot access suitable education. Sometimes it’s also the only option left. There can be many positive […]
Understanding & Supporting Autistic People Who Self-Harm
Autism and self-harm; these are two specific topics that can often co-occur for a plethora of reasons, and in a variety of forms. Due to the serious consequences of self-harm, […]
A Mother’s Journey: Navigating the Storm of Child to Parent Abuse
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fighter. I fought to bring my daughter into this world, and I’ve fought every single day since to ensure she has the best life possible. My daughter, now in her twenties, was diagnosed with autism with a PDA profile and ADHD.
