PDA in the Therapy Room
A Clinician's Guide to Working with Children with Pathological Demand Avoidance
$64.38
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
17 February 2021
Summary
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) presents a unique challenge for professionals, whereby conventional therapy methods are often perceived as demands and met with opposition where they normally would have proven effective. This guide sets out the most effective strategies for clinicians to provide the best care for children with PDA, adapting conventional modes of therapy to suit their needs. Methods include indirect techniques such as play-based therapy or trauma-informed approaches enablin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787753471 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1787753476 |
| Author: | Raelene Dundon |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 17 February 2021 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 152mm x 228mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
This wonderful, insightful, practical book beautifully explains PDA, why it exists and how best to offer support. It clearly separates demand avoidance from oppositional behaviour, explains why traditional therapies fail, and endorses current thinking on interoception, neurodiversity and universal design. At last supporting our PDAers through fostering safe therapeutic relationships is fully explained! – Dr. Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) CPsychol AFBPsS MAP
An outstanding blend of practical advice and theoretical understanding. This book will be an excellent resource for anyone supporting children and young people with PDA in a therapeutic role. – Ruth Fidler, Education Consultant, complex autism
Raelene Dundon
Raelene Dundon is a late-diagnosed Autistic ADHDer, an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, and a Play Therapist. She is the Director of Okey Dokey Childhood Therapy, a large multidisciplinary practice in Melbourne, Australia, and a lecturer at Deakin University. Raelene has over 15 years of experience providing support to neurodivergent children and their families.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.