PDA in the Family
Life After the Lightbulb Moment
$41.07
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
17 January 2024
Summary
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 life at home and relationships with family and f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781839971891 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1839971894 |
| Author: | Steph Curtis |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 17 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 138mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
Steph’s personal account of parenting her daughter is a triumph. This honest, reflective and positive book will be both informative and supportive to so many families and professionals. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone whose life is touched by a young PDAer. – Ruth Fidler, Education Consultant, specialising in complex presentations of autismThis detailed and positive account will resonate with other families and those involved with a child with a PDA profile. Full of practical advice and insightful reflections, Steph vividly illustrates her daughter’s development and the influence this has on family life and relationships. She also describes the complexities in navigating the diagnostic and educational pathways, which will be shared by many parents. – Phil Christie, Consultant Child Psychologist
About The Author
Steph Curtis
Steph Curtis is the UK-based mother of two girls, the youngest, Sasha, has PDA. Steph has been writing a blog called Steph’s Two Girls for 14 years, highlighting the family’s experiences since Sasha was first diagnosed with autism at age 2.
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