Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals (Jkp Essentials)

Gives an overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome (PDA) written collaboratively by professionals and parents. The book tries to answer the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed and uses case examples throughout to illustrate the impact of the condition on different

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areas of the child's life. The early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers. Issues arising during adolescence and the transition to adulthood are addressed, and questions for future research and understanding of PDA are raised.

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