Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2015-01-21
Mått152 x 224 x 8 mm
Vikt100 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieCan I tell you about...?
Antal sidor56
FörlagJessica Kingsley Publishers
IllustratörJonathon Powell
MedarbetareJudith Gould
ISBN9781849055130

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Ruth Fidler is Assistant Head Teacher at Sutherland House School run by the autism charity NORSACA. She works throughout the school (aged 3-19) developing whole school approaches to working interactively with children across the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on social and emotional well being. Phil Christie is Director of Sutherland House Children's Services, run by autism charity NORSACA (www.norsaca.org.uk), and leads a team of Consultant Child Psychologists at the Elizabeth Newson Centre. The centre carries out training and research activities and has particular expertise in PDA. He is also Associate Editor of 'Good Autism Practice', and became Chair of the Advisory Council of the Autism Education Trust in 2009.