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Can I Tell You about Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Profes

Can I Tell You about Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Profes

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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.

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BrandJessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub dateJan 21, 2015
ISBN-101849055130
ISBN-139781849055130
LanguageEnglish
Paperback56.0 pages
Dimensions9.02 × 0.13 × 5.98 in
Weight2 lb
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