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PDA in the family : life after the lightbulb moment

Curtis, Steph2024
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In this honest and open account of life with her PDA daughter, Sasha, Steph Curtis reveals the everyday struggles and explores the milestones of raising a child diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance. This book guides you through the Curtis family's 'lightbulb moment' of recognising Sasha's PDA profile following her autism diagnosis at the age of two, their experiences of various education settings and attempts to access support, everyday life at home and relationships with family and friends. Bursting with practical takeaways and advice from creating personal profiles for your child to help them transition through schools to the reasonable adjustments you can actually ask for to help make life easier for your PDA child. With insights from Sasha'sfather, sister, and Sasha herself, this book offers insider knowledge, understanding, and advice from one family to another.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024.
Collation:
240 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781839971891 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
618.928581618.928618.928 CURT618.928581009
Language:
English
BRN:
2407620
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