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adhd
alternative provision
alternative provision guidance
Author_Danielle Jata-Hall
autism
books for kids who feel different
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EBSA
EBSA guidance for parents
EBSA guidance for schools
Emotional regulation
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forthcoming
home schooling
inclusive classroom
neurodivergent children's books
neurodivergent-affirming education
self-advocacy children's books
sen resources
sen stories
social anxiety in children
sped
stories about parenting
why can't my child go to school?
why doesn't my child want to go to school?
Product details
- ISBN 9781399830416
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 21 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Liv used to go to school every day, but now, something feels different. She feels like all the things that made her feel safe and happy going to school are beginning to unravel. Going to school now makes her feel sad, anxious and overwhelmed. Everyone seems to think that she should be able to go, but she just can't.
This is the story of Liv who feels very stuck and misunderstood, but slowly finds a new way forward with the help of people who care. This gentle story filled with hope and honesty will show you how school and learning doesn't always look the same for everyone, and that's okay.
The School is Lava is for anyone who finds going to school really difficult and needs to know they're not alone.
Danielle Jata-Hall is an Autistic/ADHD parent of three, neurodivergent children and is an award-winning blogger of the page PDA Parenting. She has worked in education supporting many children with SEND and has run a support group for other parents. She is a public speaker, advocate and an online campaigner. With the support of her MP, Danielle succeeded in tabling an early day motion to get the PDA profile more recognised. She is the author of Black Rainbow and I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up: Not A Boring Book About PDA. Danielle is also a joint researcher on PDA and parental blame.
