{"product_id":"the-teachers-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-essential-strategies-for-the-classroom-9781787754874","title":"The Teacher's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Essential Strategies for the Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eVery useful. Lots of good advice\u003c\/b\u003e...\u003cb\u003eexcellent book for teachers and parents trying\u003c\/b\u003e to get into the mind of a PDAer' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eQuick read with practical advice for many students\u003c\/b\u003e!...found a lot of the tips to be usable for all students' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePDA is a profile of autism that makes demands feel impossible for PDAers to complete and general Autism approaches are rarely effective. \u003ci\u003eSo what can you do as a teacher to help? \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis essential guide for teachers outlines everything you need to know about working with PDA pupils outlining how to adopt a child-centred approach to learning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with an introduction to PDA and how it can affect the education experience, it is then followed by thoughtful, useful strategies school staff can implement to build a collaborative relationship with pupils and help them to thrive in the school environment. The activities presented aim to make children more comfortable and at ease, and therefore better able to learn. It covers key issues for children with PDA, such as sensory issues, preferred language and phrasing of demands, social skills, and recognising distressed behaviour. The chapter summaries and simple activities listed throughout make this a useful tool for busy teaching staff working with PDA pupils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClare Truman\u003c\/b\u003e has been a special needs teacher for eleven years, and specialised in autism for eight. She is currently completing a PhD at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education at UCL London. In January 2017, she established Spectrum Space Community Interest Company, a social enterprise and alternative education provision which specialised in supporting children with a PDA profile.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726868025618,"sku":"9781787754874","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f97d154c-2dea-4c30-a6cd-dffd0401a560.jpg?v=1734887128","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-teachers-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-essential-strategies-for-the-classroom-9781787754874","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}