D.O.T.S. Blog

Understanding “School Can’t” and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Shifting from a ‘school refusal’ to a ‘school can’t’ lens Often there are experiences around school participation and engagement that can be worrying, exhausting, and confusing. With an increase in disengagement and reduced attendance at school, followed by avoidance, distress, and feeling emotions intensely, these can be an indication that there are environmental factors in the learning environment signifyi

Practical strategies to support regulation in the classroom As we head back in to the start of the school year, it's the perfect time to refresh and reset our strategies to support our kids proactively in the classroom. Self-regulation is a foundational skill for learning, social participation, and emotional wellbeing, and building a safe environment with regulation at the forefront is one of the best ways we can support our kids to thrive at school. In the school environment