A MEGA book full of my most Popular Blogs, Tip Sheets and more in one easy to use reference! This book is for all ages and stages, for teaching neurodiverse students including Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA and more!

Includes index to quickly look up Topic & Tips, as well as ideas for all parts of teaching and looking after neurodiverse children. 142 pages of Strategies & Tips at YOUR Fingertips.

An Empowering PDA education guide. Practical Ideas for educators:

1. Understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): It’s a unique autism type that requires a different approach.
2. Re-evaluate teaching strategies: Traditional autism strategies may not work for PDA students.
3. Connect with your student: Foster strong relationships to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation.
4. Create an autonomous, spontaneous environment: This is conducive for PDA students and can help them thrive.
5. Personalize the learning experience: Tailor your teaching techniques to match individual student’s needs.
6. Implement PDA-friendly learning: Educate yourself about PDA to better support your student’s learning experience.
7. Utilize entertaining and engaging resources: Use illustrations and fun anecdotes to make learning more enjoyable for the student.
8. Be open to change: Recognize that effective teaching may require changing pre-existing methods and perspectives.

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.

Endorsed by education professionals:

"This book would be a wonderful resource in any classroom." -- Kirsten Harpley, MEd(InclEd) MAutismSt

"A brilliant book that takes the complexities of dyspraxia and makes it understandable. A very good introduction to the disorder for kids, families, and teachers alike." -- Warren Fried, President and Founder, Dyspraxia USA

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This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you’ll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as ‘Am I using appropriate body language?’ and ‘Did I say the wrong thing?’, through to discussing the importance of understanding your emotions, looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner Siena Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge.

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