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The Teen's Guide to PDA

Laura Kerbey Eliza Fricker Dr Julia Woollatt

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English
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 June 2024
Being a teenager is tricky at the best of times. Your body is changing and hormones are raging around your body - adding PDA to the mix makes this even harder! You may often feel misunderstood by others, and find it hard to understand yourself too.

Whether you've just been diagnosed with PDA -or are a seasoned PDAer keen to know a bit more - this warm and wittily illustrated guide will give you a better understanding of your amazing brain and why you are so good at some things, but find other things tricky. It will help you to advocate for yourself better, understand your anxieties, manage rejection sensitivity dysphoria, explain to your family and friends and others what you need (and what drives you up the wall) - and navigate school or alternative education.
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Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   Illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Height: 214mm,  Width: 136mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   151g
ISBN:   9781805011835
ISBN 10:   1805011839
Pages:   128
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Recommended Age:   From 11 to 18 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Preschool (0-5) ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Laura Kerbey is the co- founder of PAST (Positive Assessments Support and Training) and Kite Therapeutic Learning. She has been working with autistic children and young people for over 20 years and is neurodivergent herself. Eliza Fricker is a neurodivergent illustrator, author and mother of a neurodivergent child. She is the writer and illustrator for her blog, Missing the Mark and is always looking for new ways to help parents feel seen and heard.

Reviews for The Teen's Guide to PDA

"I absolutely adore this book! Any young person (who is or thinks they are PDA) reading it will learn so much about PDA, about themselves and about life, in such a way that they will want to keep picking it up. I couldn't put it down I enjoyed it that much. It's informative, supportive, practical and so encouraging. But it's also fun too and it doesn't make any demands of its reader either. It's an invaluable book in this era where there are so many pressures and demands on teenagers like never before; Laura gives sound and sensible advice in a very careful and thoughtful manner that totally respects the reader's autonomy and authenticity. Eliza's illustrations are just perfect, evocative and they really help to sensitively communicate the issues tackled, some of which are tricky issues for young people. Together Laura and Eliza have created something so very special and I highly recommend every parent of a PDA teenager buy this book. -- Viv Dawes, autistic advocate This guide has truly been a guiding light, providing invaluable support in my role as an emotional mentor. Navigating the intricate world of Pathological Demand Avoidance is no easy task, but this guide offers practical insights and strategies that make a world of difference. From deciphering triggers to fostering effective communication, A Teenager's Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance"" is a must-have for anyone seeking to better understand and empower teenagers with PDA -- Reece Archibald, mentor at MindJam"


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