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With three major events across Essex, plus more venues currently in discussion, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for SEND‑centred celebration. Let’s take a look at what’s in store this summer.

For PDAers, a “demand” isn’t just an instruction. It can be anything that creates a sense of expectation, pressure, or loss of autonomy.

Many high‑ability children move through the world with a depth or intensity that sets them apart from their peers. They may prefer older children or adults, struggle with small talk, or find playground dynamics confusing or uninteresting.

Parenting a child with ODD can feel isolating, overwhelming, and relentless. Remember, you are not failing. You are navigating something incredibly complex with love, persistence, and courage. You don’t have to do it alone.

OCD can affect anyone, at any age, and it often begins in childhood or adolescence.