Meltdowns and sensory needs
A meltdown isn't bad behaviour. It's a child who's overwhelmed. These guides help you understand what's happening, stay calm together, and build a home that feels easier for everyone.
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School and EBSA
Calderdale SEND Update: Funding Wins, Summer Support, and Navigating Local Changes
Our Calderdale SEND update: new funding, summer support and local changes for families of children with additional needs.
Meltdowns and sensory needs
Sensory Regulation at Home: A Practical Guide for Families
Practical, child-led ways to support sensory regulation at home, from calm spaces to movement, for families in Halifax and Calderdale.
School and EBSA
Understanding EBSA: A Compassionate Guide to School Avoidance and Anxiety
A compassionate guide to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA): the signs, the anxiety behind it, and gentle next steps.
School and EBSA
Calderdale SEND Update: Funding, New Schools, and Your Summer Survival Guide
Our Calderdale SEND update: new funding, new schools in Halifax and a summer survival guide for SEND families.
EHCPs and SEND support
Understanding PDA: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting the Pervasive Drive for Autonomy
What PDA is, the anxiety behind demand avoidance, and gentle, low-demand ways to support your child at home. From Noa's Place in Halifax.
Meltdowns and sensory needs
The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Overload: Helping Your Child Find Calm in a Noisy World
You’re in the middle of the supermarket. The lights are humming. The checkout pings are constant. A child is crying three aisles over, and the floor is a bit…
School and EBSA
It’s Official: Noa’s Place is Now a Registered Charity! 💜
Noa's Place is now a registered charity. What it means for families in Calderdale, and what comes next.
Meltdowns and sensory needs
Co-Regulation Tools: 20 Calming Strategies to Get You Started
Ever felt like you are trying to put out a forest fire with a water pistol whilst standing in the middle of a hurricane? We have all been there. Maybe it is…
Meltdowns and sensory needs
The After-School Meltdown: 5 simple ways to help your child regulate after a long day
You hear the front door click. You’ve been looking forward to this moment all day: the chance to finally catch up, hear about what they learned, and enjoy a…