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Can i tell you about pathological demand avoidance syndrome?, a guide for friends, family and professionals, Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie ; foreword by Judith Gould ; illustrated by Jonathon Powell

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Can i tell you about pathological demand avoidance syndrome?, a guide for friends, family and professionals, Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie ; foreword by Judith Gould ; illustrated by Jonathon Powell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Can i tell you about pathological demand avoidance syndrome?

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie ; foreword by Judith Gould ; illustrated by Jonathon Powell

Series statement

Can I tell you about...?

Sub title

a guide for friends, family and professionals

Summary

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 professi

Table Of Contents

Cover; by the same author; Title Page; Copyright; Acknowledgements; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Introducing Issy who has PDA; Friendships; Playing; This is my PDA; How to help me; School; Extra support; Sensory differences; Meltdowns; How Other People Can Help; Recommended Reading, Organisations and Websites; Also available

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