Can I tell you about pathological demand avoidance syndrome? : a guide for friends, family and professionals (Can I Tell You About...?) by Fidler, Ruth

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Can I tell you about pathological demand avoidance syndrome? : a guide for friends, family and professionals (Can I Tell You About...?)
by Fidler, Ruth; illustrated by Powell, Jonathon

(#0968LS7)

Paperback — Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015
Description: 56 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
Dewey: 618.92; Audience: Upper Elementary

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-56). An introduction to pathological demand avoidance syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum, for children, parents, friends, teachers, and professionals.

From the Publisher

Meet Issy - an 11-year-old girl with pathological demand avoidance syndrome (PDA), a condition on the autism spectrum. Issy invites readers to learn about PDA from her perspective, helping them to understand how simple, everyday demands can cause her great anxiety and stress. Issy tells readers about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her.

This illustrated book is for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about PDA in the classroom or at home. It also includes practical tips and recommended resources for parents and professionals.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Publication Date: January 21, 2015
  • Format: Paperback
  • Series: Can I tell you about
  • Dewey: 618.92
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 56 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Tracings: Christie, Phil, author. ; Powell, Jonathon, illustrator.
  • ISBN-10: 1-84905-513-0
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-84905-513-0
  • Follett Number: 0968LS7
  • Audience: Upper Elementary