The ELM Library
Supporting families, educators and professionals—one publication at a time.
Explore the ELM Collection
Every publication begins with the same question:
"Does this help the next family?"
The ELM Library brings together practical handbooks, printable resources and professional guidance created to help families, educators and professionals better understand children with SEND and emotionally based school avoidance.
Every title is written with compassion, lived experience and evidence-informed practice at its heart.
Growing the ELM Library
The SEND Parent Survival Toolkit is an expanding collection of practical, compassionate and evidence-informed guides designed to support families, educators and professionals throughout every stage of the SEND journey.
Each publication focuses on a specific area of need, providing clear information, practical strategies and real understanding to help families feel more informed, confident and supported.
Planned publications include:
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
Understanding children through the whole child lens.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Practical guidance for navigating Disability Living Allowance with confidence.
Crisis & Escalation
Supporting children through emotional crises with understanding, safety and compassion.
Parent Burnout
Recognising burnout, rebuilding resilience and caring for yourself while caring for your child.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
Understanding the EHCP process from first concerns through to securing the right support.
Navigating the SEND System
Understanding referrals, CAMHS, paediatricians, social care, Educational Psychologists and the professionals supporting your child.
Autism & Hidden Needs
Looking beyond behaviour to better understand autistic children and young people.
ADHD
Understanding attention, emotional regulation and everyday life with ADHD.
Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Supporting children with high anxiety and a demand-avoidant profile..
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Helping children understand overwhelming emotions and develop lifelong regulation skills.
Sleep & Wellbeing
Supporting healthy sleep, recovery and emotional wellbeing for the whole family.
Transitions
Helping children navigate educational and life transitions with confidence and security.
Supporting Siblings
Helping brothers and sisters understand SEND while strengthening family relationships.
The Teenage Years
Supporting young people through adolescence, identity and increasing independence.
The ELM Library will continue to grow as new publications are developed in response to emerging research, professional practice and the real experiences of families navigating the SEND journey. Together, these resources aim to provide practical information, accessible guidance and real understanding—one publication at a time.