Walking Together | Parenting Neurodiversity

Walking Together | Parenting Neurodiversity is our space to share the real journey of raising a neurodivergent child—full of challenges, discoveries, and unexpected joys. Through personal stories, reflections, and practical tips, we hope to offer guidance and reassurance to other parents who may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or isolated.

This collection isn’t just about our experiences—it’s about creating a community where families can feel seen, heard, and supported. Here, you’ll find honest accounts of the ups and downs, strategies that have helped us navigate daily life, and small victories that remind us to celebrate progress in all its forms. Whether you’re seeking advice, solidarity, or simply a sense that you’re not alone, we invite you to walk this path with us, share in our journey, and discover hope, understanding, and connection along the way.
Learning to Be Present as a Caregiver of a Neurodivergent Child
Learning to Be Present as a Caregiver of a Neurodivergent Child
The Day I Finally Let Go: Learning to Be Present as a Caregiver of a Neurodivergent Child.  After years of constant vigilance, a simple moment at a swimming pool helped... Read more...
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child | Navigating Stress and Celebrating Breakthroughs
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child | Navigating Stress and Celebrating Breakthroughs
Raising a neurodivergent child reshapes not just your world, but your very body—teaching your nervous system to live in constant readiness, to regulate through storms, and to find calm where... Read more...
Finding Strength in the Outdoors: Our School Trip Adventure
Finding Strength in the Outdoors: Our School Trip Adventure
School days can be tough for children with PDA—but our child thrived on a recent outdoor school trip. Learn how nature-based learning and forest schools help build resilience, confidence, and... Read more...
Making the School Run Easier for a PDA Child: Finding What Works for Your Family
Making the School Run Easier for a PDA Child: Finding What Works for Your Family
Make school mornings easier for your PDA or neurodivergent child with these practical, real-life tips. Learn how to reduce stress, build flexibility, and create a calmer, more positive start to... Read more...
Navigating PDA and the Search for the Right School: Support and Encouragement for Families
Navigating PDA and the Search for the Right School: Support and Encouragement for Families
Finding the right school for a child with PDA can feel overwhelming, but this blog breaks it down step by step. You’ll learn about the unique challenges children with PDA... Read more...
Explaining PDA to Family: Overcoming Challenges and Building Support
Explaining PDA to Family: Overcoming Challenges and Building Support
Explaining PDA to family can be tough—behaviours are often misunderstood, and typical parenting advice doesn’t always apply. This blog shares practical tips for communicating clearly, helping relatives understand the anxiety... Read more...
Understanding PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance
Understanding PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within the autism spectrum, defined by extreme demand avoidance driven by anxiety and a need for control. Learn about PDA traits, signs, and... Read more...
Learning to Parent Differently: Our Journey With PDA
Learning to Parent Differently: Our Journey With PDA
Parenting a child with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) isn’t about sticking to routines, reward charts, or firm boundaries—it’s about relearning everything you thought you knew about raising children. In this... Read more...
What I Wish I Knew When We Started
What I Wish I Knew When We Started
When our son was first diagnosed, we felt lost in a world full of unfamiliar terms, expectations, and advice. This blog shares the lessons we’ve learned along the way: how... Read more...
Surviving the First Week Back at School with a Neurodiverse Child
Surviving the First Week Back at School with a Neurodiverse Child
The first week back at school is always a big adjustment. For neurodiverse children, it can feel especially overwhelming—new routines, noisy classrooms, social challenges, and the sheer exhaustion of keeping... Read more...
Welcome to Made In Cobham: Celebrating the Power of Play for Every Kind of Mind
Welcome to Made In Cobham: Celebrating the Power of Play for Every Kind of Mind
At Made In Cobham, play is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to celebrate the power of play for every kind of mind, creating a world... Read more...