Phil Christie: 3 books
Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
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...
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.
Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA...
First Steps in Intervention with Your Child with Autism
Frameworks for Communication
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2009
One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing communication and language. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved. Inspired by research and clinical practice, this book addresses communication and language development of children...