WELCOME

Passion Makes perfect!

You have landed in a safe, non-judgemental space to talk honestly about parenting children with ADHD/AUTISM/PDA and associated mental health difficulties.

The mainstream system for families attempting to access support for their children with neurodiverse needs is under funded, under educated and full of long wait times. This can feel relentlessly frustrating when you are concerned about a child's behaviour and mental health (I know because I am a mum too on these wait lists). While you're waiting on these long wait lists you can still access help and support.

The purpose of this website is to provide realistic and affordable support to SEND families, aiming to reduce their sense of isolation, outside the realms of professional discrimination, misconceptions and parental judgement or criticism.

The diagnosis in my own household between my three children range from: ADHD, AUTISM, PDA, SLEEP DISORDERS, ANXIETY and ARFID (Avoidance & Restrictive Eating Disorder). I also have professional knowledge and qualifications in these areas too.

Personally, I found that the loneliness associated with parenting children with additional needs is like no other. I felt I no longer managed to fit into any version of normal that society seems to hold. This site is to share these personal experiences with you so that you may not feel so alone with your own situation and to support you in moving positively through this journey of parenting neurodiverse children.

I offer downloadable courses and 1:1 bespoke support either via email/zoom/telephone. Created by a professional and mum that got fed up of waiting for CAMHs.

What next?...

Sign up on this website (its free) to receive regular updates on all things neuro-spicy; From parenting support (without the judgement) to working alongside challenging behaviours and how to change them.

Check out the services page. I offer many affordable coaching sessions discussing all things neuro-spicy such as meltdowns, emotional regulation, child anxiety, parental support (without the judgement), EHCPs, school support, behaviour support and much more.

Check out the free blogs (below). In the chaos that life brings sometimes feeling heard and valued is important. I am here to remind you that you are never alone.

Click on the 'programs' tab above to access the support course Breaking Barriers; Building Belief. It is downloadable to suit you and covers over 15 child behaviour topics! Why wait for CAMHs when you can start making changes today?

Have you seen me on TikTok? @Kati3Walk3r2023. Many videos of parenting hacks and parental wellbeing.

Have you seen the new podcast channel? Send Parenting Balance. Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, here on this website and many other platforms.

How can I help you?

The purpose of this website is to provide SEND assistance to families, aiming to reduce their sense of isolation and provide them with support outside the realms of professional discrimination, misconceptions, and parental judgment or criticism. So how can I help you? Lots of ways! I can help with all things related to child behaviours and parental well-being. EBSA; ADHD; ASD; Home Education; CHILD ANXIETY; PANIC; OCD; ARFID; SPD; BURNOUT; PDA (and much more). You can s

Katie Walker

Nov 3, 20243 min read

Emotional Based School Avoidance

Firstly, let us not name it school avoidance. This term makes it sound as if children are choosing to avoid school. As if its a choice. Children are actually in overwhelm, burnout, or shut down and have possible anxiety disorders due to the mainstream environment. That is not within their control or what they would choose. These are not choices they are disabilities. Did you know that I was an attendance officer in a primary school many years ago! Please don't judge me mo

Katie Walker

6 days ago5 min read

Christmas Time & PDA

Both Christmas and PDA seem to collide, sometimes with real chaos attached. I have had to drastically change what Christmas looks like in my house and throw out all old traditions and expectations. This was especially difficult because I personally enjoy the Christmas traditions we previously shared and the associated excitement. Making changes wasn't always an easy choice for me. Christmas brings extra excitement, and even if you limit this excitement at home, it can stil

Katie Walker

Oct 318 min read

Summer Holiday Support

Do you have summer holiday anxiety looming? Are you worried that you will miss the respite that school offers for six very long weeks? Perhaps like me you are half and half, the above is true however, also pleased that the after school meltdowns will decrease, the masking can stop and the pre school anxiety will vanish. Feeling both is valid. How can you empower yourself these summer holidays? Stock up on essentials for those days when cabin fever hits and the kids prefer a

Katie Walker

Jul 192 min read

Online Art Therapy

For Children and Adults! Is your child experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance, Anxiety, or Autism Burnout? Incorporating therapeutic structure into their daily routine can offer a low-demand activity, providing an outlet for positive mental health support. A safe space to create, draw, paint and communicate visually (rather than verbally) about feelings and emotions. Benefits of art therapy for children; Improved emotional regulation. Increased sense of self belief and

Katie Walker

Jun 241 min read