Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

Informationen zum Autor Phil Christie, Margaret Duncan, Ruth Fidler and Zara Healy Klappentext A comprehensive and practical guide for parents, teachers and other professionals to this developmental disorder that is being recognised as part of the autism spectrum. Written by professionals and parents, this book answers the key questions about PDA and uses case examples throughout to show the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life. The early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. What is PDA? 2. Positive Everyday Strategies. 3. Living with PDA. 4. Providing the Best Education for a Child with PDA. 5. Developing Emotional Well-being and Self-awareness in Children with PDA. 6. Summing Up and Questions for the Future. Appendix 1: Useful Websites and Links. Appendix 2: Book List. References. Index.

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Phil Christie, Margaret Duncan, Ruth Fidler and Zara Healy

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A comprehensive and practical guide for parents, teachers and other professionals to this developmental disorder that is being recognised as part of the autism spectrum.

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Written by professionals and parents, this book answers the key questions about PDA and uses case examples throughout to show the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life. The early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers.

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Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. What is PDA? 2. Positive Everyday Strategies. 3. Living with PDA. 4. Providing the Best Education for a Child with PDA. 5. Developing Emotional Well-being and Self-awareness in Children with PDA. 6. Summing Up and Questions for the Future. Appendix 1: Useful Websites and Links. Appendix 2: Book List. References. Index.