Understanding and Supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance is a practical, compassionate guide for parents, educators, and professionals who support autistic individuals with a PDA profile. Written by experienced social worker and PDA parent Kirsty Beazley, this 36-page resource blends lived experience, neuro-affirming theory, and real-world strategies that actually work.

Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of what PDA is, how it presents, and how to better understand the internal experience of both the child and the parent. You’ll learn how to break the cycle of demand avoidance using tools like novelty, gamification, declarative language, and partnership over power. The guide also explores sensory and interoceptive triggers, what’s happening in the brain during shutdowns and meltdowns, and how to advocate effectively in schools and systems that may not yet understand PDA.

Whether you’re new to PDA or looking for validation and tools that respect your child’s neurology, this book offers hope, insight, and connection. It’s not about fixing kids — it’s about meeting them where they are.

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