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Pass the Parcel article in the Listener

On 24 January 2026, the Listener published a feature article about Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CPVA). Its author, Paulette Crowley, notes that “Parents of high-needs children who turn violent have nowhere to turn under a system in denial.” 

Called Pass the Parcel, the article draws on VisAble’s research and an interview with VisAble’s Lee Tempest (Voice and Choice Educator, CPVA), along with other advocates such as Professor Anita Gibbs. 

Download the Listener article for more information.

Photo: Getty Images

In September 2025, Lee Tempest talked about Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CPVA) with Australian based Carly Flecknoe, who is the creator and host of a podcast for parents and carers of neurodivergent children called You Can Grow Your Own Way.

You can listen now on all major podcast platforms including:

Child to Parent Violence and Abuse - Breaking the stigma
Radio NZ

Interview with Al Coates UK - Follow up

July 2025

Podcast interview with Al Coates UK: Walking with Families part 4

A follow-up interview with Lee Tempest from New Zealand.

Walking with families part 4
Al Coates with Lee Tempest

Dyslexia Unpuzzled

December 2024

Nikki speaks with Lee Tempest — Dyslexia Unpuzzled - Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Maths, Learning Programmes.

Nikki from speaks with Lee Tempest
Nikki from dyslexiaunpuzzled.co.nz & Lee Tempest

Interview with Al Coates UK

November 2024

As part of his Churchill Fellowship researching how countries around the world are responding to CPVA.

How countries around the word are responding to CPVA
Al Coates with Lee Tempest