The Educator?s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning

ISBN: 1839976969

Author: Kerbey, Laura

Condition: New

I realised EVERYTHING I was doing was wrong.I needed to learn.I needed to change.During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realisation 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 personalised 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.

• An illustrated, easy-to-read guide written by educator Laura Kerbey, offering practical insights into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) for teachers working with autistic children | Explains why traditional autism strategies often fail with PDA learners and provides PDA-tailored advice on how to connect with students and create an autonomous, personalized learning environment | Covers key theories relating to shame, trauma, and the autonomic nervous system, translating complex neuroscience into accessible, actionable guidance for educators | Illustrated by popular artist Eliza Fricker and packed with entertaining anecdotes, making it an engaging and approachable resource for busy educators | Includes practical protocols, tools, and systems to help both the educator and PDA student thrive in a school setting | Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff seeking a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to supporting PDA learners