The educator's experience of pathological demand avoidance : an illustrated guide to pathological demand avoidance and learning / Laura Kerbey ; foreword by Barney Angliss ; illustrated by Eliza Fricker.

  • Kerbey, Laura
Date:
2023
  • Books

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Description

During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realization that those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) are children like no other! None of her tried and tested autism strategies would work to help them focus or learn and most of her time was spent wondering, what am I doing wrong? If you feel the same, this short, easy-to-read guide is here to teach you everything you need to know from one educator to another. With an introduction to what PDA is followed by PDA tailored advice on how to connect with your student and create an autonomous, spontaneous environment that is personalized for you both, this guide is here to ensure that you and your PDA student thrive! Illustrated by the popular Eliza Fricker and packed with entertaining anecdotes (including one about Jabba the Hut's poo), this go-to-guide contains everything you need to start implementing PDA friendly learning to help you connect with your student and help them make the most of their learning experience.

Publication/Creation

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023.

Physical description

128 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Contents

1. What Is PDA? -- 2. Making Connections -- 3. The Antidote to Anxiety Is Trust -- 4. The Importance of Humour -- 5. Nonverbal Language -- the Silent Trigger! -- 6. The Power of Choices -- 7. Wondering, Learning Together and Sharing Demands... -- 8. Weaving in Interests and Learning from Each Other -- 9. Praise and Rewards -- 10. Reducing Pressure and Picking Your Battles -- 11. Be Flexible Enough to Bend So That Neither of You Breaks -- 12. Blame the Government! -- 13. Using Empathy and Validation -- 14. Choose Your Words Carefully -- 15. The Importance of Self Care and Looking Out for Each Other -- 16. The Importance of Collaboration -- Working with Parents and Other Professionals -- A Quick One-Minute Reminder Guide.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WS350.8.P4 2023K39e
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 1839976969
  • 9781839976964