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Getting a 1:1 Paraprofessional: How to Advocate for the Support Your Child Needs

Getting a 1:1 Paraprofessional: How to Advocate for the Support Your Child Needs

Getting a 1:1 Paraprofessional: How to Advocate for the Support Your Child NeedsRachel Payne
Published on: 13/02/2026

Your child needs dedicated support to access their education safely—but the school says no. Learn the legal framework, advocacy strategies, and how to fight for the 1:1 para they deserve.

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Rett Syndrome: Advocating for Your Daughter’s Education and Quality of Life

Rett Syndrome: Advocating for Your Daughter’s Education and Quality of Life

Rett Syndrome: Advocating for Your Daughter’s Education and Quality of LifeRachel Payne
Published on: 12/02/2026

A Rett syndrome diagnosis doesn't define your daughter's potential. Learn how to advocate for the education, communication tools, and quality of life she deserves. Because every girl with Rett has more to say than the world expects.

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Understanding PDA: When Demand Avoidance Isn't Defiance

Understanding PDA: When Demand Avoidance Isn't Defiance

Understanding PDA: When Demand Avoidance Isn't DefianceRachel Payne
Published on: 12/02/2026

Parenting a child who resists even the simplest requests can feel isolating. But when demand avoidance is rooted in anxiety, not defiance, everything shifts. Here's what every parent needs to know about PDA — and why it changes the way we respond.

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