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Chloe Storrey  MA, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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When a Teacher Truly Sees Your Child: PDA and IEP Lessons From a Parent and Therapist
It’s IEP season again, and so many parents are asking the same question: “How do I help my child’s teacher truly understand and support them?” I often tell my kids (and my husband!) that I learn best by making mistakes. My hope in sharing this is that you can learn from where I’ve gone wrong (there are many!)—and from the moments that went beautifully right. The Power of the Right Fit Parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) means navigating classrooms, teac
Chloe Storrey
1 day ago4 min read


When Helping Hurts: Parental Guilt, Shame, and the Need for Compassion in Supporting Families
I still remember the first time I felt that confusing mix of emotions — confusion, guilt, and eventually shame — when working with a...
Chloe Storrey
Oct 64 min read


Understanding PDA: The Parenting Journey That Turns Everything Upside Down
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re somewhere on the confusing, isolating, and often overwhelming journey of parenting a child...
Chloe Storrey
Sep 274 min read


Back to School Is Hard—Especially for Autistic Kids. Here's Why, and How We Can Support Them
The start of a new school year brings excitement, nerves, and a whole lot of change. For many kids, it's a mix of emotions. But for...
Chloe Storrey
Sep 64 min read


Intentions vs. Actions: Navigating Adult Life with ADHD
When I first picked up Scattered Minds  by Gabor Maté, I thought I was reading it to better understand ADHD in my children—and maybe to...
Chloe Storrey
Aug 43 min read


Beyond the Storm: Reducing Shame During and After a Child’s Meltdown
If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of your child’s meltdown feeling helpless, angry, or even ashamed—please know, you’re not...
Chloe Storrey
Jul 314 min read


Beneath the Surface: Understanding Anxiety in Autistic Children
For many parents of neurodiverse children, especially those on the autism spectrum, anxiety is a familiar — and deeply misunderstood —...
Chloe Storrey
Jul 95 min read
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