Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome?
Author | : Ruth Fidler |
Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2015-01-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780857009296 |
ISBN-13 | : 085700929X |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome? written by Ruth Fidler and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.