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PDA in the family : life after the lightbulb moment

PDA in the family : life after the lightbulb moment

Curtis, Steph, author.
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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 l...

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Children with autism spectrum disorders Great Britain
Curtis, Steph Family
Parents of autistic children Great Britain Biography
Pathological demand avoidance syndrome Patients Great Britain
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ISBN:
9781839971891
Description:
239 pages ; 22 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references
Contents:
An autism diagnosis
Pathological Demand Avoidance
The early years : birth to age five
The mainstream school years : age five to ten
Not fine in school
Anxiety and mental health
Sensory issues
Siblings, family and friend relationships
Life as a dud : a father's perpective
Dealing with other people
What works for us
Epilogue : the future
LCCN:
2023026478
Control Number:
3318685
Other Authors:
Daunt, Julia, writer of foreword
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