{"id":9573,"date":"2025-04-21T16:34:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pdasociety.org.uk\/?page_id=9573"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:09:01","slug":"advocating-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pdasociety.org.uk\/pda2025staging\/what-helps-guides\/advocating-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocating for your child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”80px||80px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Advocating for your child: top tips for working with professionals” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” title_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” title_text_align_tablet=”center” title_text_align_phone=”left” title_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Trying to get help for your child can feel worrying and frustrating. Working out which professionals and services to contact, and then getting to see them, can be very difficult.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

It\u2019s natural to think about trying to get help as a battle or a fight. But for the best chance of success, it\u2019s best to try to work with everyone you meet, to build their understanding of your child. Approaching professionals as human beings working within imperfect systems, and finding ways to build shared understandings, will help you to get the support your child needs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

This guide explores practical principles and gentle strategies to help you advocate clearly, effectively, and with respect for your child, for yourself, and for the professionals you work with.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-d4d84b5e-d061-48e7-894c-a52b4e3d47de” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d4d84b5e-d061-48e7-894c-a52b4e3d47de%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_phone=”||24px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Five relationship principles” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” title_text_align_tablet=”left” title_text_align_phone=”left” title_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

These principles are helpful for thinking through what kinds of communication may be most likely to get the outcomes you want. They don\u2019t guarantee success but they offer a structure for calm, collaborative communication and can reduce unnecessary conflict.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”0px||24px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|false|true” border_radii=”on|24px|24px|24px|24px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” toggle_icon=”3||divi||400″ icon_color=”#000000″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#000000″ toggle_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=” ” custom_css_free_form=”selector .et_pb_toggle {|| padding: 10px;||} ||selector .et_pb_toggle_content {|| margin-top: 15px;||}||||selector .et_pb_toggle_title:before {|| background:#B599F3;|| color: white !important;|| border-radius: 50%;||}” border_radii=”off||||” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#a5a5a5″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”1. Have I been clear?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_all=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” toggle_level=”h5″]

Clarity is often undervalued, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we have. Ask yourself: will someone come away from a conversation with me knowing exactly<\/em> what I want, and why<\/em> I think it will help?<\/p>\n

For example: \u201cI\u2019d like my child to manage a full day at school without feeling overwhelmed. I believe giving them five minutes of low-stimulation rest time each hour could help reduce distress and support better focus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being this specific helps professionals visualise what success might look like and how they can help achieve it.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2. Is what I\u2019m asking for reasonable?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_all=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” open=”off”]

It\u2019s completely valid to want the very best for your child, but when working within stretched systems, it\u2019s important to consider what is reasonable<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re asking for your child to have the classroom to themselves five minutes every hour, and for the rest of the class to move elsewhere, it may not be realistic. A quieter space nearby might be a more workable solution.<\/p>\n

Think of it like this, if the EHCP is designed to get your child from A to B, and a Skoda will do it safely and effectively, that\u2019s what will be funded, even if you’d prefer a Mercedes. This \u201creasonable adjustment\u201d principle underpins much of the law.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”3. Am I asking the right person?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_all=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” open=”off”]

Sometimes things don\u2019t move forward because a professional doesn\u2019t have the authority or responsibility to act. Often, professionals want to help and won\u2019t immediately say when something is outside their remit. It\u2019s okay to gently ask: \u201cIs this something you’re able to approve, or is there someone else I should speak to?\u201d Clarifying roles helps avoid frustration on both sides.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”4. Are the necessary resources available?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_all=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” open=”off”]

Think about whether the thing you\u2019re asking for is even possible within the resources that are available.<\/p>\n

For example, if you want access to a particular type of equipment for your child, that involves building work, and the school is in a historic building, so can\u2019t install it, then it might not be reasonable to ask for that specific setting.<\/p>\n

Understanding the resource constraints of a school or service doesn\u2019t mean you stop advocating, it helps you frame requests in a way that\u2019s more likely to succeed or go somewhere else to get your child\u2019s needs met.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”5. Do the professionals have the right skills?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_all=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” open=”off”]

Even when people want to help, they might not have the knowledge or training to do what\u2019s needed, especially around complex or less widely understood needs, such as the PDA profile.<\/p>\n

Sharing helpful resources or suggesting training can be useful, so long as it\u2019s done with care and respect for time constraints. For example: “We\u2019ve found this approach really helpful at home, would it be useful if I shared it with you?”<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve worked your way through all of these: being clear, being reasonable, asking the right person, checking for resources, and understanding skill gaps, it\u2019s only then, if things still aren\u2019t progressing, that it\u2019s fair to ask whether someone is choosing<\/em> not to help. Working through this framework helps reduce blame and gives you a solid platform for moving forward.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Understanding the pressures professionals face” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” title_text_align_tablet=”left” title_text_align_phone=”left” title_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

It\u2019s also important to understand the pressures that professionals themselves may be under. This doesn\u2019t mean excusing poor behaviour, but it helps us make sense of why the system doesn\u2019t always respond the way we\u2019d hope.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Professionals in education, health, and social care have been working through over a decade of austerity. Many teams are under-resourced, stretched for time, and facing high staff turnover. Morale can be low. And with constant policy changes and workload demands, training is not always up to date.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Respecting time, being specific in requests, and offering support rather than challenge can make all the difference. It shows you understand the system you\u2019re working within, and that you\u2019re someone who is easy to work with.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-d4d84b5e-d061-48e7-894c-a52b4e3d47de” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d4d84b5e-d061-48e7-894c-a52b4e3d47de%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Focus on needs, not diagnosis” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” title_text_align_tablet=”left” title_text_align_phone=”left” title_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

When you\u2019re in the thick of advocating for your child, especially when you believe PDA is a key part of their profile, it\u2019s easy to feel like you also have to fight to get people to believe in <\/em>PDA. But it\u2019s important to remember that you\u2019re there to advocate for your child\u2019s needs, <\/em>and in the UK, that\u2019s what the law says matters.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Support is based on need<\/em>, not on whether a specific diagnosis is recognised. This is particularly relevant for PDA, which can still be misunderstood or not formally acknowledged by some professionals. But that does not<\/em> mean your child\u2019s struggles are invisible or that help can be denied.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

You don\u2019t have to \u201cprove\u201d PDA in order to get adjustments. If something supports your child to struggle less, then there is a legal and ethical expectation that it should be considered regardless of the diagnostic label attached.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

This can be freeing. It means you can focus on what actually helps, instead of defending whether something should or shouldn\u2019t be in a diagnostic manual. Professionals do not have to recognise PDA as a distinct condition in order to meet your child\u2019s needs<\/em>. What matters most is what helps your child<\/em>, not whether a particular label is accepted.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Staying anchored in your child\u2019s lived experience keeps the conversation focused, collaborative, and harder to dismiss.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]So instead of saying, \u201cMy child has PDA and therefore needs…\u201d you might say, \u201cMy child becomes highly distressed in situations where they feel controlled. This approach has significantly reduced meltdowns at home.\u201d[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

This centres the discussion on what really matters: what helps your child thrive.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-9868c831-dc08-4be7-96b8-e0cb537cb9dc%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Introducing yourself and sharing your story” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” title_text_align_tablet=”left” title_text_align_phone=”left” title_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Your first interaction with a new professional is important. Many parents are exhausted from repeating their story, especially when past experiences have been difficult. But a long, unstructured retelling can feel overwhelming to someone new and it might unintentionally trigger defensiveness.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|16px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”32px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||16px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

A professional hearing about eight failed past interactions may wonder whether you\u2019re difficult to work with even if that\u2019s an unfair and inaccurate conclusion. Instead, try preparing a short, written summary (no more than two sides of A4) with:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” height=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector ul li strong {|| font-weight: 900;||}||selector ul li {|| font-weight: 400 !important;|| position: relative;|| padding-left: 37px;|| margin-bottom: 15px;||}||||selector ul {|| list-style-type: none;|| padding: 0 !important;||}||selector ul li::before{|| content: %22%22;|| position: absolute;|| width: 24px;|| height: 24px;|| background-image: url(%22data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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%22);|| background-size: contain;|| background-repeat: no-repeat;|| top: 4px;|| left: 0;||}||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]