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Ruth Fidler, Julia Daunt - Being Julia - A Personal Account of Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

Being Julia - A Personal Account of Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance

Av Ruth Fidler, Julia Daunt

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Diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) at aged 12 and writing this memoir at age 37, Julia Daunt depicts the ins and out of PDA and its symptoms, while maintaining a positive outlook on what is possible to achieve. Co-written with professional specialist Ruth Fidler, it covers how PDA impacts Julia's life, including meltdowns, sensory issues and communication in relationships.Including examples of school reports and handwritten letters, a chapter written from Julia's partner's perspective and even an example of Julia's favourite recipe, this warm and personal look at living and thriving with PDA is informative and inspiring.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2021-08-19
  • Mått: 152 x 228 x 18 mm
  • Vikt: 236 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 192
  • Förlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Medarbetare: Judy Eaton
  • ISBN: 9781849056816
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Ruth Fidler is Assistant Head Teacher at Sutherland House School run by the autism charity NORSACA. She works throughout the school (aged 3-19) developing whole school approaches to working interactively with children across the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on social and emotional well being. Dr Judy Eaton is a clinical psychologist. She has assessed and worked with many girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with mental health issues in both in- and out-patient settings. She lives in Norfolk, UK.

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This is a unique personal insight into PDA, following Julia and her family from early childhood to present day adulthood and relationship with her partner Paul. Julia is honest about the challenges throughout, with the benefits of a positive approach and acceptance shining through. PDA individuals, family members and professionals will all benefit from reading this book.

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