Kristy Forbes
Autistic. ADHD. PDA. Educator. Writer. Social Scientist. Speaker. Multiple. Passionate advocate for positive neurodivergent identity and family culture.
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Who Am I When I can’t Influence My Children? (opens the original)
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Our family culture does not need to make sense to outsiders (opens the original)
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The politics of 'no' (opens the original)
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Meeting a child where they’re alive (opens the original)
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My PDA wasn't caused by trauma (opens the original)
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