‘Dave’s passion for supporting people who support kids is palpable. Creatively woven through Challenging the Story are stories that touch the heart and offer a transformative view of how we as adults can shift ourselves to be present to the children in our lives.’

—Kim Barthel, OTR, award-winning occupational therapist, best-selling author and multidisciplinary teacher on behaviour, neurobiology, trauma-sensitive practice, attachment, sensory processing, mental health, leadership and learning

‘Empowering, practical, essential, memorable. Dave’s book is a must-read for all who have or work with children. Weaving theoretical and practical wisdom, this book ultimately serves the highest health and happiness of present and future generations.’

— Sonia Bestulic, award-winning author, speaker, podcaster, speech pathologist and intuitive life coach

‘Challenging the Story is a wonderful, engaging and captivating book that skilfully delves into the world of neurodivergent children. The ingenious use of characters not only brings the story to life but also serves as a powerful tool to educate readers about neurodiversity and how to support neurodivergent children in their learning environments – a must- read for educators, teachers, therapists and anyone involved in working with children.’

— Claire Joyce, paediatric occupational therapist, director at Learn Through Play and author of the How Does Your Body Feel? boxset