Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
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John Telfer
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Straightforward guide to understanding PDA for anyone needing an overview of the condition.
Pathological demand avoidance syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control.
This straightforward guide is written collaboratively by professionals and parents to give a complete overview of PDA. Starting with an exploration into the syndrome, it goes on to answer the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, and uses case examples throughout to illustrate the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life. Early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers. New problems faced in the teenage years and how to assist a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood are also tackled. The book concludes with a valuable resources list.
Full of helpful guidance and support, this user-friendly introductory handbook is essential listening for families, carers and anyone who knows a child with PDA.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2011 Phil Christie, Margaret Duncan, Ruth Fidler, Zara Healy (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton LtdListeners also enjoyed...
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- Mrs. Lk Poulsom
- 19-01-23
Highly recommended
Engaging, warm narrator who conveyed the strong advice in the book with positivity and good humour (we need that)! The book was well researches and written. I'll listen again!
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- 01-08-22
An absolute must read for all involved with PDA
My sons educational psychologist report recommended this book to be read by his special school teachers and assistants. As a parent I felt it would be useful for me to read this too and I am so glad I have! In being diagnosed I was just told his diagnosis of ASD with pathological demand avoidance due to anxiety and was given no explanation or tools to support him. We have had disability social services support and many of their tools are for your typical ASD child and were not at all effective in meeting my sons needs. This book explains PDA and also strategies to be used. It talks about siblings and the pressure put on parents of children with the condition. I felt like I finally found a resource I need everyone to read before they judge how I negotiate and compromise on every part of my sons day! My mum has already read it and I feel overwhelmingly more supported. I am using strategies from the book with success and I feel we are managing our day to day better.
I think this is the one book (and I have read a lot) on PDA which all social workers, teachers, parents and wider family network should read. In better understanding PDA we can better support both the child/adult with PDA and their families!
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- Alex Edwards
- 12-04-24
Vital reading for educators
Prior to listening to this audio book, I was completely oblivious to the existence of PDA. But, now that I know about PDA, a lot of the cases of some of the young learners I work with now have a fresh perspective. I am going to be raising this with the SENCo at my place of employment. This book might have just saved our approach to working with several students.
Therefore, I encourage anyone who is an educator to listen to this audio book or purchase a physical copy. The more we as educators cone to understand about conditions such as PDA the better our practice and the outcomes for our students will become.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-09-21
The best book about PDA
This book is amazing! I feel like it has been written about my child. It helped me to identify and understand what is going on in his brain. Since I read and listened (100 times) this book our life (and his behaviour) changed a lot. Highly recommend to everyone who has a little genius at home but he/she cannot comply in the school environment.
Also thank You for the clear and enjoyable narration! The best voice on audible.
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- Louise Holdsworth
- 13-09-22
Great information book
gave a great insight into PDA and helpful strategies. a helpful PDF document to download too
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- Jo
- 13-09-22
Helpful guide
This is a good guide to give you a helpful understanding of PDA, and if you’re a parent looking to understand this condition, it’s a good place to start. The narration is clear and well-paced. Definitely recommended.
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- Claire L. Adams
- 06-09-21
Brilliant
This was very interesting and helpful. Explains it very well about pathological demand avoidance. Really enjoyable.
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- cath
- 11-03-24
WOW
I knew it, reading this book confirmed all my suspicions.... Thank you..
It was as if this book was wrote about my daughter.
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