Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome? -

Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome? Trade Paperback

A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals

By Ruth Fidler, Phil Christie

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"An excellent book, it could be my daughter writing it. Really helpful in explaining PDA to her, friends and family." Reader review, ????? "This book will be an exceptional resource for parents and professionals who are at the beginning of their journey and looking to develop an understanding of the person that they are supporting with PDA" Reader review, ????? "This book was an excellent way to start to understand the subject matter! My daughter will even be able to read it and understand." Reader review, ????? Meet Issy - an 11-year-old girl with pathological demand avoidance syndrome (PDA), a condition on the autism spectrum. Issy invites readers to learn about PDA from her perspective, helping them to understand how simple, everyday demands can cause her great anxiety and stress. Issy tells readers about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her. This illustrated book is for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about PDA in the classroom or at home. It also includes practical tips and recommended resources for parents and professionals.

Product code: 9781849055130

ISBN 9781849055130
No. Of Pages 56
Series Can I Tell You About...?
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) H224xW152xS8
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
On Sale Date 21/01/2015
Illustrated By Jonathon Powell
In this illustrated guide Issy invites readers to learn about PDA, a part of the autism spectrum, from her perspective, helping them to understand how it causes her to find simple, everyday demands very stressful. Issy tells readers (aged 7 upwards) about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her.