by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
The root causes of stress have changed throughout history as we have evolved, but many of the physical and mental outcomes have remained the same. We no longer worry about our direct survival in the face of a physical threat from a predator or the lack of our basic...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 18, 2022 | Mental Health
What is PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance is a term that was first used in the 1980s by Professor Elizabeth Newson, however it didn’t appear in a journal article until 2003. The very existence of PDA is a widely debated topic, including how and where it sits within...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 12, 2022 | Mental Health
The Dalai Lama XIV once said: If you have a problem, ask yourself if there is something you can do about it. If the answer is Yes – then Why Worry? If the answer is No – then Why Worry? But in the modern world, we do a great deal of worrying which is impacting our...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 5, 2022 | Education
Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is one of the most respected voices in the world today on the subject of Autism. As Vice-President of the National Autistic Society he developed the theory of the Extreme Male Brain in 2002, defining autism as ‘an extreme of the normal...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Dec 14, 2021 | Education
For a child with Autism or Extreme Sensitivity, there should be no surprises! Preparation is key to a calm Christmas. Sensory issues such as flashing fairy lights, loud music and Christmas candle smells can create a great deal of stress, including the sudden arrival...
