ADHD Norfolk

14/03/2026

"I was diagnosed with ADHD later in life - and it explained a huge amount." - Rory Bremner 🟢

12/03/2026

I thought I’d pop a post up and say ‘Hi!’ As we have had LOTS of lovely new followers join our community recently. Welcome! 💛

I’m Hannah, Calm Cats founder. Wife of 1 (covered up in the background!) Mum of 2 (one of which took this odd picture 🤷🏻‍♀️)

My background is in early years and SEN teaching with a huge passion for supporting children, young people and families with emotional regulation, connected relationships and and positive coping skills for life’s ups and downs.

I love water, being in it, on it or by it. Love a sauna, Pilates and a cheeky cocktail or glass of wine (or two!) Contrary to what this photo looks like I don’t drink beer of coke!)

We have some downloadable guides to help you navigate different parts of the parenting journey. I’ll pop the links in the comments below.

If you have any questions, classes or workshop suggestions please feel free to reach out whenever.

Thank you for being here 💛

09/03/2026

Experts are pushing back against claims that ADHD is overdiagnosed in the UK 🙅‍♀️

A paper in the British Journal of Psychiatry warns that alarmist talk about overdiagnosis could stop people from getting the care they need.

While more diagnoses are happening, this reflects greater awareness and catching up on years of missed cases.

The real issue is the long NHS waiting times for diagnosis and support.

08/03/2026

Do you work with family members of autistic people?

Or do you need personalised guidance for your own family?

We’re commissioned by the NHS to offer free, online coaching sessions through Autism Central.

These sessions are delivered by our trained and supervised peer guides with lived or family experience.

The sessions offer a safe space to reflect on autistic wellbeing, family life and practical guidance, helping you feel heard, connected and navigate services.

Anyone living in England and supporting an autistic person of any age is eligible. 4, 8 or 10 consecutive sessions can be booked.

Find out more and get booked in: https://orlo.uk/9MhkS

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

07/03/2026

For many families, it starts with a label.

“Defiant.”
“Oppositional.”
“Controlling.”
“Just refusing to do what they’re told.”

But sometimes what looks like defiance… is something very different.

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is an autistic profile. That means it sits within autism, but it has its own set of features that make it distinct.

It isn’t simply about avoiding demands.

At its core is an anxiety-driven need to maintain autonomy and control, because everyday expectations can trigger a powerful nervous system response.

When pressure rises, the brain shifts into survival mode.

What you might see on the outside can look like refusal, negotiation, distraction, or even explosive reactions.

But underneath it is often anxiety, overwhelm, and a need to regain a sense of safety.

Some signs that behaviour might be linked to a PDA profile include:

✔️ Extreme resistance to everyday demands — even things the child wants to do
✔️ A strong need for autonomy and control
✔️ Using social strategies like negotiation, humour, distraction or role-play to avoid demands
✔️ Sudden emotional overwhelm or meltdowns when pressure builds
✔️ Appearing very capable one moment and completely unable the next
✔️ An undeniably strong sense of justice
✔️ Focussed interests sometimes on people

When this profile is misunderstood, children are often pushed harder.

But pressure is usually the very thing that escalates the behaviour.

Understanding the profile can change the approach entirely.

Less confrontation.
More collaboration.
More flexibility.
More safety.

If this helped you understand PDA a little more, save it for later or share it with someone who might need to see it.

And if you know anyone with a PDA profile, you’ll know they need to do it ‘my way’ too!!! ✌️😂

04/03/2026

What’s On This March at Calm Cats!

We’re nurturing children’s and parents mental health, emotional wellbeing & connection through our supportive, feel-good sessions 💛

✨ Calm Starts (Mum & Baby 0–12 months) – 26th March
✨ Calm & Connected (Parents & Children 3–10 years) – 28th March
✨ Tweens & Teens Girls Circle (Girls 9–14 years) – 28th March
✨ Weekend Wellbeing Club (Children 6–11 years) – 29th March

From mindful games and creative crafts to safe spaces for growing girls and bonding sessions for families – there’s something for everyone this month!

Spaces are limited and filling up.

Book now (link in bio)

28/02/2026

📣 FREE Online Neurodiversity Webinars - March 2026

PINS (Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools) is offering a new series of FREE, practical online webinars for parents carers and professionals supporting children and young people. Whether you’re just beginning to explore neurodiversity or looking for fresh ideas, these sessions offer reassurance, insight and practical strategies to better understand and support neurodivergent children — both at home and in school.

These sessions are:
✔️ Free to attend
✔️ Online – join from home
✔️ Welcoming and practical
✔️ No diagnosis or prior knowledge needed

What’s covered?

• Social communication and friendships
• Masking and emotional wellbeing
• Behaviour as communication
• Inclusive school cultures
• Working positively with families
• Supportive learning environments

You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you like. Scan the QR codes on the flyer or below to book.

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26/02/2026