PDA by PDAers

From Anxiety to Avoidance and Masking to Meltdowns

Sally Cat, Sally Cat

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English

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 June 2018

Disability: social aspects; Coping with disability

"""To think of PDA as merely involving demand avoidance is to me akin to thinking of tigers as merely having stripes.""

This book is a unique window into adult Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring the diversity of distinct PDA traits through the voices of over 70 people living with and affected by the condition.

Sally Cat, an adult with PDA, has successfully captured the essence of a popular online support group in book form, making the valuable insights available to a wider audience, and creating a much-needed resource for individuals and professionals. Candid discussions cover issues ranging from overload and meltdowns, to work, relationships and parenting. This is a fascinating and sometimes very moving read."

By: Sally Cat, Sally Cat
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 444g
ISBN: 9781785925368
ISBN 10: 1785925369
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 15 June 2018
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. 1: Demand Avoidance. 2: What sort of things are we driven to avoid?. 3: Anxiety and PDA. 4: PDA and Masking. 5: Intolerance of Uncertainty. 6: Control. 7: Meltdowns. 8: Overload. 9: PDA and People. 10: Hierarchy and Rules. 11: Fantasy and Role Play. 12: Wordplay. 13: Impulsiveness. 14: Routine. 15: School. 16: Work. 17: Coping Strategies. 18: Reasonable Accommodations. 19: Parenting. 20: Our Achievements

Sally Cat is an adult with PDA. She has compiled the book from discussions between 70+ people from around the world that have taken place within the Facebook Adult PDA Support Network.

Reviews for PDA by PDAers: From Anxiety to Avoidance and Masking to Meltdowns

With good humour and banter, this book demonstrates the positive power of self-awareness and understanding. Everyone should read it to appreciate what life is like for PDAers. Skilful Sally Cat enables PDAers to realise that other people feel the same. Shared experiences and coping strategies open the door to the realisation that they are not alone and feeling different is ok . -- Anne Waterhouse, Lifelong Educationalist