{"product_id":"navigating-pda-in-america-a-framework-to-support-anxious-demand-avoidant-autistic-children-teens-and-young-adults-paperback","title":"Navigating PDA in America: A Framework to Support Anxious, Demand-Avoidant Autistic Children, Teens and Young Adults - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Fidler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDiane Gould\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah C. Wayland\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) has been a recognized autistic profile in the UK for some time, awareness is still growing in America. When parents first learn about it they talk about having a lightbulb moment of understanding their child better. Many described how, having found traditional parenting and behavioral techniques made things worse instead of better, they felt judged and alone. Teachers and school administrators also reported struggling to support their PDA students. The children, teens and young adults themselves were often left feeling misunderstood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe authors of this book explain PDA with an emphasis on promoting well-being both for PDA individuals and all those who support them. They provide a neurodiversity-affirming framework for supporting anxious, demand avoidant individuals across a range of settings and services. As awareness spreads across the pond, the compassion and clarity in this book will become a valuable guide to many.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Fidler\u003c\/b\u003e is an education consultant based in the UK. She provides training, consultation and facilitates strategic development work for educations settings, local and national services as well as parent-led organizations. She worked as a senior leader in an autism-specific special school for 22 years and has worked independently since 2014. She has published widely in the field and specializes in PDA profiles, supporting autistic girls and promoting emotional well-being. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiane Gould\u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical social worker based in IL. She has worked in schools and agencies and has a private therapy practice. She has been active in the field for over 40 years. Diane formed PDA North America in 2020. She hears from multiple parents across America on a daily basis as they hear about PDA and provides consultations and training to parents, teachers and other professionals: http: \/\/www.dianegouldtherapy.com\/pda-north-america\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.99 x 6.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694414958688,"sku":"9781839972744","price":32.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/5ab543e6a40b836fa30459c18a321799.webp?v=1775825797","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/navigating-pda-in-america-a-framework-to-support-anxious-demand-avoidant-autistic-children-teens-and-young-adults-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}